Senior Compensation Business Partner

About this role

Role Description

We’re looking for a n experienced Compensation Business Partner to join our Compensation Team. We collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to d esign and implement compelling compensation prog rams . We advise on complex compensation matters with in-depth analytics and strategic alignment to business goals. In this role, y ou will be client-facing and serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership t o support their unique needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive Dropbox’s compensation philosophy, design and programs for your client teams .

• Build a consultative and collaborative relationship with HR business partners , business leaders , and executive leadership on compensation programs evolution and compensation initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor on compensation decisions. Support decisions with sound judgement and data-backed recommendations.

• Proactively r esearch compensation best practices and trends . P erform analysis on effectiveness, competitiveness and fairness of existing programs. Present findings and thoughtful alternative solutions that are aligned with Dropbox’s philosophy.

• Contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide compensation programs and processes, including job architecture, market benchmarking, compensation review cycles, and global compensation practices.

• Design and implement programs with an understanding of fulfilling business need and impact on global employee base.

• Build and d eliver compensation - related training and education materials to your client teams.

• Work with the R ecruiting team to deliver a delightful new hire process by applying Dropbox compensation policies in fair and equitable ways . This includ es new hire offer package consultation to ensure alignment to market and internal peers .

Requirements

• BA/BS in related field

• 7+ years of experience in-house or advising, preferably for the technology industry or compensation consulting firm

• Experience with job evaluation, market matching, job pricing, compensation review cycles, and global compensation practices

• D emonstrated adaptability and experience in a fast-paced environment

• Solid eye for business and the ability to influence and develop strong working relationships with multiple partners, including executives, line management, and peers .

• Experience in a client-facing role working and supporting Corporate Groups or EPD teams

• S trong change management and project management skills

• Strong written , presentation, and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear outputs and recommendations to inform decision-making.

• Advanced E xcel skills (interview process may include an Excel test) . We’ll love it if you know Tableau, SQL, or have used AI for compensation analytics though not a requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using data visualization tools, such as Tableau, to communicate compensation insights and trends to business and HR stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of SQL, Databricks, or similar tools to analyze large or complex compensation datasets.

• Experience using AI tools for compensation analytics and reporting.

Durable Skills

AI fluency means using these tools to amplify human judgment, not replace it. We believe people with these skills will thrive as work and technology continue to evolve:

• Awareness: U nderstand yourself and others .

• Judgment: E valuat e information and mak e decisions in complex situations .

• Adaptability: L earn, adjust, and stay effective through change .

• Connection: C ommunicat e , collaborat e , and build trust .

To learn more about why these skills matter and what the data shows about thriving through change, read this blog post from our Chief People Officer, Melanie Rosenwasser.

Compensation US Zone 1

This role is not available in Zone 1

US Zone 2 $150,400 — $203,400 USD

US Zone 3 $133,600 — $180,800 USD

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