Compensation Programs Specialist

Employer.com is revolutionizing the hiring landscape by streamlining recruitment processes and enhancing the job search experience for both employers and candidates. As part of a distinguished family of workplace solution companies, we work alongside recruiter.com, which specializes in talent acquisition services; BountyJobs, the leading marketplace for recruitment agencies; Bench Accounting, providing seamless financial management; and Before You Apply, offering comprehensive employer branding capabilities.

Our well-known AI client is looking for a highly organized Compensation Programs Specialist to join their People team as a contractor. This individual will serve as the operational backbone for compensation, ensuring pay programs, equity grants, and bi-annual cycles run accurately and on time.

Quick Stats

• Pay Rate: $110.00/hr (Fixed)
• Duration: ~6 Months (March 17, 2026 – September 18, 2026)
• Location: San Francisco)=
• Department: Total Rewards

Core Responsibilities

• Program Administration: Own end-to-end administration of non-cyclical pay programs and award nominations.
• Cycle Support: Support bi-annual compensation cycles, including data audits, equity reviews, and market survey submissions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting Ops to ensure equity grants and pay changes are processed flawlessly.
• System Maintenance: Update compensation hubs, job architecture tables, and playbooks to ensure data integrity.

• Experience: 3–5 years in Compensation, Total Rewards, or People Ops.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling).
• Tools: Experience with HRIS (Workday) and Equity platforms (Shareworks/Carta) is a major plus.
• Soft Skills: Obsessive attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-moving AI frontier environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.