Principal, Compensation Program Manager

HubSpot

17h

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal, Compensation Program Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our compensation programs at scale. This is a high-impact role responsible for building the infrastructure, processes, and frameworks that enable consistent, equitable, and competitive pay decisions across the organization.
You will own critical compensation cycles end-to-end, partner cross-functionally to deliver complex initiatives, and serve as the operational backbone of our Total Rewards function. The ideal candidate combines deep compensation expertise with exceptional program management skills and thrives on building scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience in public companies
• Strong understanding of compensation best practices, current compensation trends, and market benchmark data
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across the organization
• Exceptional program management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency with Workday and Google Sheets
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from the ground up in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design, planning, and execution of annual compensation cycles including merit increases, bonus payouts, and equity refresh programs
• Lead the development and maintenance of compensation infrastructure that scale with organizational growth, including job architecture, market competitive cash and equity range structures, and leveling frameworks
• Design and implement new compensation programs (e.g., spot bonuses, recognition programs, retention initiatives) aligned with business strategy
• Lead cross-functional program workstreams with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and People Operations
• Build and maintain scalable compensation processes, playbooks, and documentation that enable the organization to make consistent, equitable compensation decisions
• Partner with HRIS and People Technology teams to optimize compensation tools, workflows, and system configurations
• Develop and automate reporting, dashboards, and analytics to track program performance and inform decision-making
• Create executive-ready communications, training materials, and change management plans for program rollouts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed