Sr Compensation Business Partner

Job Description Primary Function of Position: This position is a senior member of the Compensation Business Partner team, reporting to the Director, Global Compensation. The Sr Compensation Partner serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, translating business priorities into practical, market-informed compensation strategies and solutions for assigned global client groups, currently including Manufacturing, Future Forward, and the Chief Medical Office. This role requires a deep understanding of each organization’s business model, talent strategy, and workforce needs, with the ability to apply compensation philosophy, market intelligence, internal equity, and governance principles to support sound decision-making. This position will also contribute to compensation program development, which includes annual salary structure design, compensation planning, equity programs, executive compensation, and other enterprise compensation initiatives. In partnership with HR business leaders and partners, this role will communicate, train, and deliver compensation programs to aligned client groups. The incumbent will lead and consult on complex HR and Compensation-related projects, develop executive-ready recommendations, frame tradeoffs, and influence leaders at all levels. As an active member of the corporate compensation team, this individual will provide support, mentorship, and guidance to other team members as well. Roles & Responsibilities: Develop a deep understanding of Nimbus Data Systems’s business models, talent priorities, and workforce strategies to develop practical, business-aligned compensation solutions that support talent attraction, retention, performance, and internal equity Develop executive-ready analysis, recommendations, and decision support materials that clearly frame business context, compensation considerations, risks, tradeoffs, and recommended actions Design, enhance, and scale compensation programs, processes, tools, and frameworks that address complex business needs and improve enterprise scalability Serve as a credible Compensation advisor, influencing and advising HR and business leaders across assigned client groups Monitor emerging compensation trends and market practices to provide expert consulting on base salary, variable pay, equity, retention, offers, promotions, and organizational design decisions Evaluate current and proposed base pay, variable pay, and equity program design for alignment to established guidelines, compensation philosophy, job architecture, market data, internal equity, and policy guardrails Provide timely, consultative support on emerging business needs and develop scalable approaches where recurring needs are identified Use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve compensation analysis, workflow efficiency, communications, and executive-ready deliverables while maintaining human review, data privacy, confidentiality, and sound business judgment Coach and mentor Compensation team members by sharing methodologies, best practices, and practical guidance on complex compensation matters Qualifications Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred; 12+ years of relevant compensation, Total Rewards, HR, or business advisory experience Deep knowledge of competitive market pay practices, compensation program design, job architecture, internal equity, compensation governance, pay equity considerations, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality expectations, with strong external networking skills Robust analytical skills and business acumen, with the ability to assess implications of actual and planned activities and translate insights into practical recommendations that add value to management decisions Advanced Excel and analytical modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear insights, recommendations, and decision-ready materials Foundational AI literacy and ability to use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve analysis, process efficiency, and communication quality while maintaining ownership of final recommendations and business judgment Proven team orientation with a collaborative style, flexible demeanor, and ability to balance detailed execution with a broader enterprise perspective Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with meticulous attention to detail Strong influencing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently when advising senior leaders Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with advanced problem-solving orientation, sound judgment, and proven ability to develop, present, and justify recommendations to all levels within the company Independent self-starter with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a sophisticated matrix structure Company Desc