Compensation Business Partner
About the role
Block's Total Rewards team is building a scalable, technology-enabled compensation function supporting 6,000+ employees. As a Compensation Business Partner, you will serve as a senior strategic advisor and "full-stack" professional - equally comfortable advising the C-suite on equity structures, driving annual comp cycles end-to-end, and co-building the programs and tools that power our Total Rewards strategy.
Responsibilities
Partner with client groups as their dedicated Compensation advisor on org design, job architecture, pay-for-performance, and competitive positioning
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HRBPs to navigate complex global offer approvals, retention risks, and internal mobility requests
Build and manage annual merit, equity, and promotion budget forecasts with Finance, including scenario modeling for reorgs and market adjustments
Monitor compensation spend against plan, surfacing variance analysis and recommendations to leadership
Lead end-to-end execution of the Q1 Annual Compensation Cycle - cost modeling, manager comms, and budget deployment across all business units
Own executive compensation benchmarking, offer design, and annual review for VP+ roles, including LTI modeling and total direct compensation analysis
Lead Compensation Committee and Board materials preparation, including proxy data and pay-for-performance narratives
Collaborate with the Automation & Tooling Specialist to design and deploy compensation dashboards and automated workflows
Support centralized queues for offer approvals, transfers, and policy inquiries on a rotating basis, identifying trends to improve self-service resolutions
Requirements
10+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience blending broad-based Compensation Business Partnering with Executive Compensation exposure
Executive presence with a track record of influencing senior leaders on complex compensation matters
Deep fluency in equity mechanics, market pricing methodologies, comp survey analysis, and budget forecasting
Proficiency with enterprise HCMs (e.g., Workday) and compensation planning software
Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills with meticulous attention to data integrity
A builder mindset - comfortable pivoting between strategic advisory and hands-on tool and program development
QualificationsMaster's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics, Finance, or related field
Skills
Compensation Planning
Compensation Strategy
Compensation Design
Compensation Analysis
Compensation Management
Compensation Consulting
Compensation Technology
Compensation Communication
Benefits
Block offers a comprehensive benefits package including remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning.
Pay
Starting pay range: $198,000 USD - $297,000 USD
Schedule
Full-time position