Compensation Partner II

About the role

Join our family at In-N-Out Burger! We are seeking a full-time Compensation Partner II based in our Irvine, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Perform job evaluations and market pricing analyses to assess external competitiveness and internal equity alignment.
• Create and maintain survey composites in the compensation management database, ensuring benchmarking methodology is sound and consistently applied.
• Apply the company's compensation philosophy and guidelines to ensure fair, consistent, and competitive pay decisions.
• Partner directly with Business Leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition Partners to provide consultative support on compensation-related matters.
• Translate market data and internal equity findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Respond to complex compensation inquiries with sound judgment and a service-oriented mindset.
• Support workforce planning and hiring decisions by providing accurate market ranges, pay grades, and internal benchmarking insights.
• Maintain job architecture, including job codes, titles, levels, job families, and job functions.
• Administer and monitor salary structures, including pay ranges and geographic differentials for assigned client groups.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure structural consistency, data accuracy, and alignment across systems.
• Identify trends or inconsistencies and recommend structural or process improvements as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Core Compensation, HR or related field is required.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) Certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, including market pricing, internal equity analysis, job evaluation methodologies, and salary structure design.
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling preferred).
• Ability to independently manage projects and prioritize competing deadlines.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive compensation data.
• Excellent critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Strong consultative communication skills; ability to explain complex compensation concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Full-time position, Non-Exempt
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Office location: Irvine, CA
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans, and Pet Insurance
• Annual Salary Pay Range: $95,800 - $116,000 annually

About In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Washington and Idaho. In-N-Out Burger's menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy - serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates. In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

Work Location Details

In-N-Out Burger plans to bring its west coast headquarters team back together under one roof by the end of 2029. After maintaining two Southern California office locations for many years, the company will permanently close its Irvine office in 2029 and once again headquarter the company’s western territory solely in Baldwin Park, California, where the company was founded in 1948. Newly hired Associates in Irvine will be eligible to participate in the group move to Tennessee with relocation assistance or work from our western headquarters in Baldwin Park, CA, upon its opening in 2029. We are sharing this information early so candidates can make informed decisions while considering a career with In-N-Out Burger.