Senior Compensation Business Partner

About the role

Rippling is seeking a Compensation Business Partner to join our Compensation team. This role will oversee the design and delivery of compensation programs for Customer Experience teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Revenue Operations and Finance to design, implement, and govern salary structures, incentive plans, and other compensation frameworks.
• Benchmark compensation practices against competitive companies and apply insights to strengthen Rippling’s pay positioning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing consultation on pay-for-performance strategies, quota alignment, and competitive practices.
• Partner with product, sales and engineering teams to contribute to the development of variable compensation software that empowers Sales, Finance, Recruiting, to manage their incentive programs.
• Develop models for incentive cost, ROI, and scenario planning to support Finance and executive decision-making.
• Lead communications and enablement to ensure managers and employees clearly understand how their compensation programs work.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compensation programs are consistent, compliant, and scalable globally.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of compensation-related work experience, preferably within the tech industry, with at least 4 years managing Compensation Programs.
• Experience with Incentive Plans in the US (or Private company equity preparing for IPO) preferred
• Substantial command of compensation fundamentals: job matching, market pricing, Leveling and Job Architecture, equity mechanics at private and public companies, cyclical programs, etc.
• Ability to manage change and ambiguity, and influence cross functional stakeholders effectively. Collaborate with diverse teams, communicate complex information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and influence decision-making through data-driven insights and persuasive communication.
• Excellent communication and presentations skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex compensation concepts/models into digestible plans to the executives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with large amounts of data, utilizing strong analytical skills to interpret compensation trends and build intelligence through reporting, with high attention to data validity.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of compensation principles and practices.

Benefits

We are committed to providing a competitive salary, benefits, and equity package. The salary range for US-based employees is $200,000 - $240,000, with final offers varying based on location and experience.

Pay

The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges above based on location.

Schedule

This role will require a hybrid schedule, with at least three days a week in the office for office-based employees living within a 40 mile radius of a Rippling office.

Company Overview

Rippling provides businesses with a single platform to manage HR, IT, and Finance. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from top investors including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock. Rippling was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.