Compensation Business Partner, Core

About the role

This role focuses on integrating compensation strategies with Stripe's business objectives, specifically within the Core team. The Compensation Business Partner will be responsible for applying the company's rewards philosophy to various compensation decisions and processes. This involves acting as a key strategic partner to HR Business Partners, recruiters, managers, and executive leadership on all compensation-related matters.

A core aspect of the position involves conducting in-depth analyses of market data to ensure that compensation ranges remain competitive and align with Stripe’s overall people strategy. The successful candidate will be expected to approach challenges with a data-driven mindset, emphasizing objectivity and credibility in all recommendations and decisions. This ensures that compensation programs are not only effective but also transparent and well-understood across all levels of the organization.

Success in this role means effectively designing and implementing compensation offerings that attract and retain top talent, contributing to Stripe's ability to maintain a world-class workforce. It requires a commitment to excellent customer service, empathy, and discretion, while balancing multiple priorities. The role also involves clearly communicating complex compensation programs to diverse groups within the company, from individual contributors to senior leaders.

The annual US base salary for this role ranges from $138,300 to $207,500, with additional benefits such as equity and a 401(k) plan.

Skills that matter here

• Compensation Strategy: This role requires implementing and integrating the company's rewards philosophy into compensation decisions and processes.
• Compensation Processes: The position involves developing and managing global compensation programs and processes.
• Strategic Planning: This individual will act as a strategic partner to various internal stakeholders on compensation matters.
• Market Data Analysis: A key responsibility is to analyze market data to ensure compensation ranges are competitive and aligned with strategy.
• Google Sheets: The role requires in-depth knowledge and experience in building and maintaining complex models using Google Sheets.
• Analytical Skills: Proven analytical skills are essential for conducting data-driven analyses and making objective decisions.

Who this role suits

• You have at least 5 years of experience developing and managing global compensation programs, ideally in a fast-growing technology company.
• You are highly analytical and detail-oriented, with proficiency in complex spreadsheet modeling.
• You possess strong communication and influencing skills, capable of advising senior leaders and explaining complex information clearly.
• You are customer-service oriented, empathetic, and discreet, able to balance competing priorities with a solution-oriented approach.

From the employer

• Implement Stripe’s rewards philosophy and principles in compensation related decisions and processes.
• Act as a strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Recruiters, Managers, and the Executive team on all compensation matters.
• Conduct analyses of market data in order to ensure compensation ranges are aligned to market and supporting the company’s people strategy.
• Be data driven and stand for objectivity, independent decision taking, utmost credibility, and trustworthiness.
• Ensure Stripe’s compensation programs are well communicated and understood across leadership, management, and individual contributors.

• At least 5+ years of work experience in developing and managing global compensation programs and processes for both public and private companies, preferably in a high-growth, scaling, technology environment.
• A strong understanding of compensation best practices, current compensation trends, and market benchmark data.
• Applies user-centered design principles to deliver improved processes and experiences.
• Proven analytical skills, keen eye for detail, and have truly in-depth knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets including building and maintaining complex models.
• The ability to communicate across diverse groups with clear, approachable, and collaborative style.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently when advising senior leaders.
• A deep commitment to excellent customer service, empathy, and discretion.
• Can balance multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities; approaching challenges with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.

• The annual US base salary range for this role is $138,300 - $207,500.
• Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.