Compensation Business Partner

About the Role

We are expanding our Compensation team and seeking a Compensation Partner to support our global growth. This strategic position will partner with business leaders, HR Partners, and recruiters to ensure our compensation strategies align with business objectives and talent needs. This role manages global benchmarking, owns offer approvals, and fosters strong relationships with cross-functional partners to gain a deep understanding of our talent across various departments.

We may have multiple Compensation Business Partner openings under this role, supporting OpenAI’s Technical and G&A orgs. As such, you’ll report to one of two Compensation Partner Leads (technical or G&A), and we’ll determine the best initial team match during the interview process based on your experience, strengths, and interests, aligned to the highest-impact business need.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Business Leaders, and Recruiting to address compensation-related issues and provide solutions that support business goals.
• Own offer approvals and offer analysis, capturing emerging market trends and ensuring offers are consistent with our compensation philosophy.
• Manage the benchmarking process to ensure our compensation strategies are competitive and aligned with market standards.
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional partners and gain a deep understanding of the talent within each organizational unit.
• Support compensation design and optimization, including job architecture and sales compensation.

We’re Seeking

• 6-10+ years of experience in compensation or related roles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in job architecture or sales compensation is strongly preferred.

Location and Workplace

This role is based in our San Francisco office and we aren’t considering remote applications at this time. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office with optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays. We also offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Our open-plan offices have height-adjustable desks, conference rooms, phone booths, well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks, three in-house prepared meals daily, outdoor space for working and socializing, wellness rooms, private bike storage, and more.