Compensation Business Partner (Research & Development)

Join Motive as a Compensation Business Partner for Research & Development. In this strategic role, you will partner with HR Business Partners, Recruiting, and business leaders to make complex compensation decisions. You will analyze data, market intelligence, and internal talent data to ensure Motive's compensation programs remain competitive and equitable. You will also lead key compensation initiatives, design and maintain compensation tools, and create communication and training materials. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in global compensation programs, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

• Establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Engineering and Product leaders to provide expert advice on compensation decisions.
• Utilizing market data, industry trends, and internal talent insights to deliver data-driven recommendations that enhance the effectiveness and competitiveness of Motive’s compensation practices.
• Leading key compensation initiatives, including annual compensation planning, promotion cycles, and equity award cycles, while designing and maintaining compensation tools and dashboards.
• Familiarity with one or more compensation insights tools strongly preferred, such as Radford, and/or Compa
• 6+ years of experience supporting global compensation programs and client groups, ideally within Engineering and/or Product organizations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
• Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets
• Experience using AI to develop compensation tools or dashboards, with strong judgment and disciplined oversight to ensure accuracy and integrity
• A thoughtful problem solver with a growth mindset who is comfortable challenging assumptions and applying critical thinking
• A collaborative relationship-builder who works effectively across functions
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with a high bar for accuracy and quality
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS; Workday experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience applying AI to streamline compensation workflows while maintaining ownership of recommendations and validating outputs
• If you are a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of data, partnership, and execution, and you are excited to help shape how Motive rewards its people, we’d love to hear from you