Compensation Lead

About Affirm

Affirm is revolutionizing credit by offering an honest and transparent buy now, pay later option without hidden charges or interest compounding. We prioritize creating flexible financial options for consumers.

About The People Team

The People department plays a crucial role in building a high-performing and inclusive culture. They focus on recruiting talent closely aligned with Affirm's mission, supporting individual and team growth, and fostering employee retention through deliberate experiences and rewarding initiatives. This team manages Affirm's people programs and systems with the goal of cultivating an environment that empowers every employee to thrive and make meaningful contributions, ultimately securing a lasting competitive edge for the business.

Role Overview

We are looking for a meticulous, data-driven Compensation Lead to fully oversee our compensation systems. You will handle tools like Radford for survey reporting and Pave for compensation cycle management, ensuring they effectively uphold Affirm’s policies and meet employee needs. This position involves key daily compensation operations, aimed at maintaining programs that are both competitive and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full administration of Affirm’s semiannual compensation processes from start to finish.
• Lead and contribute to all phases of annual compensation studies assessing Affirm’s market competitiveness, including auditing roles for their duties and requirements, handling benchmarking survey coordination, and recommending adjustments to compensation structures encompassing cash and equity ranges.
• Conduct special analytical projects related to various compensation areas such as incentives, equity programs, and pay equity reviews.
• Manage pay reporting for multiple geographical regions supported by Affirm.
• Support compensation-related training and communications company-wide.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compensation or people analytics field.
• Proven experience with compensation management software, preferably Pave.
• Strong analytical skills with passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights using Excel, Google Sheets, Sigma Computing, Claude Code, and similar tools.
• High attention to detail, responsibility, and ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills, adept at cross-functional collaboration to meet deadlines.
• Exemplary judgment and integrity in handling sensitive confidential data.
• Capability to handle diverse, complex data sets and perform comprehensive analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication, distilling complex information for employees and senior leadership.
• Strong organizational abilities to juggle multiple priority tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Customer service focus and knowledge of regulatory compliance relevant to compensation plans and programs.

Compensation and Benefits

The base annual salary ranges from $112,000 to $172,000 CAD, with new hires typically starting at the lower end of the spectrum. The full compensation package may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology expenses, along with comprehensive benefits such as fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.

Work Arrangement and Inclusion

Affirm proudly operates as a remote-first organization, allowing most employees to work virtually within their country of employment. Some roles may require occasional office presence based on job requirements.

Additional Benefits

• Complete health insurance premium coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible spending stipends for technology, food, lifestyle, and family-related needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday policies to encourage rest and rejuvenation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan enabling discounted Affirm stock purchases.

Diversity and Accessibility

Affirm is committed to inclusive hiring practices and ensures accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Affirm also complies with fair chance hiring laws where applicable.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.