About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Compensation Specialist to join the Applied Intuition team. This role will provide you with an expanding set of responsibilities in a high growth and fast-paced environment. You will manage and execute compensation operations for both international and US employees, and design competitive compensation and total reward structures.

This role reports to the Head of People and Places and will partner closely with our Founders and Executive teams.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Own our internal compensation adjustment process and execute all changes including salary, bonus, and equity refreshers.
• Implement a compensation approval system by collaborating closely with Applied’s Founders, Head of People and Places, Head of Finance, and potentially external consultants.
• Identify and implement a new 401k provider for scale.
• Consolidate international payroll providers for efficiency.
• Benchmark bands and employee pay and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and compensation.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tax regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee the end-to-end global payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in compensation.
• Ability to operationalize compensation processes for scale.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing job leveling and compensation frameworks in organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience using Rippling and Carta.
• Fluency in global compensation practices and regulations.
• Proven experience in improving payroll operations.

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by various factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $100,000 - $160,000 USD annually.