Lead, Compensation Engineering & Product

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Reporting to the Sr. Director Compensation the Compensation Lead is a strategic partner to Pinterests Engineering and Product organizations and a key player in how we attract reward and retain world-class talent.

In this role youll build consultative trusted relationships with HR Business Partners Talent Acquisition and business leaders proactively advising on complex compensation matters across the entire employee lifecycle. Youll bring data to life combining deep analytics market insights and internal talent data to ensure Pinterests compensation practices stay competitive equitable and true to our compensation philosophy.

If youre a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of data business partnership and innovation and youre excited to shape how a leading tech company rewards its people wed love to hear from you.

What youll do:

• Cultivate strong collaborative partnerships with HRBPs Talent Acquisition and Engineering & Product leaders serving as a trusted advisor on the full spectrum of compensation activities including new hire offers promotions critical talent decisions and retention strategies
• Harness market insights industry trends and internal talent data amplified by AI-powered tools to deliver sharp data-driven recommendations that strengthen the effectiveness and competitive positioning of Pinterests compensation practices
• Critically assess the effectiveness of existing global programs practices and processes and champion actionable recommendations for improvement that align with external market trends and Pinterests strategic objectives
• Drive key compensation initiatives from end to end including annual compensation planning promotion cycles and equity award cycles
• Design build and maintain compensation tools dashboards and automated reporting solutions that elevate the speed accuracy and accessibility of compensation insights for business partners and leadership
• Develop and continuously refine compensation communication and training materials that drive deeper understanding engagement and adoption of Pinterests compensation programs across the organization

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 5 years supporting global compensation programs and client groups ideally across Engineering and/or Product organizations
• Familiarity with one or more insights tools strongly preferred such as Market Pay Compa and/or Radford
• Comfortable working in Google Sheets
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS with Workday a plus
• A track record of using AI to develop compensation tools or dashboards paired with rigorous oversight of accuracy and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills grounded in a solutions-oriented mindset
• A natural relationship-builder who partners effectively across functions
• Sharp analytical and quantitative abilities with an unwavering commitment to accuracy
• A holistic problem solver with a growth mindset unafraid to challenge assumptions and apply critical thinking
• Adept at juggling competing priorities and supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-moving environment
• Skilled at applying AI to streamline compensation workflows while validating outputs and retaining ownership of final recommendations
• Outstanding planning organizational and project management capabilities
• Bachelors degree in HR Business Finance or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. Roles in our People team will meet for in-person collaboration and connection throughout the year. Therefore eligible candidates will need to be in a commutable distance from an office or People Team hub in the following locations (San Francisco Bay Area Santa Cruz CA San Diego CA Los Angeles CA Chicago IL New York NY (includes New Jersey & Connecticut tri-state area) Seattle WA Washington DC Atlanta GA Dallas-Fort Worth TX Houston TX Denver CO Charlotte NC Portland OR Miami / Fort Lauderdale FL)

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