Compensation Lead

About Affirm and The People Team

Affirm is transforming credit to offer transparent and consumer-friendly buy now, pay later options without hidden charges or compound interest. The People team fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture by attracting mission-aligned talent, supporting employee and team growth, and delivering meaningful rewards and experiences. Their goal is to build people programs and systems that enable employees to flourish and add value, creating lasting business advantages.

Role Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and analytically proficient Compensation Lead to oversee all aspects of our compensation systems management. You will ensure tools such as Radford for survey reporting and Pave for cycle administration are correctly configured to align with Affirm's policies and employee needs. This role is integral in managing daily compensation operations and maintaining competitive and effective programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer semiannual compensation cycles from start to finish.
• Lead and contribute to annual compensation studies to assess Affirm's market competitiveness, including auditing job roles, overseeing benchmarking survey submissions and reviews, and proposing modifications to cash and equity compensation structures and ranges.
• Execute special projects involving compensation analyses across incentive pay, equity programs, and pay equity.
• Manage pay reporting across multiple supported geographies.
• Support compensation training initiatives and communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in compensation or people analytics roles.
• Familiarity with compensation management platforms, preferably Pave.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret raw data into actionable insights using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Sigma Computing, and Claude Code.
• Keen attention to detail, accountability, and capability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively across teams and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Experience working on complex data analyses involving various influencing factors.
• Highly skilled in verbal and written communication, capable of simplifying complex information for employees and senior leadership.
• Organizational adeptness to juggle multiple shifting priorities in a dynamic setting.
• A background in customer service and adept knowledge of regulatory compliance pertaining to compensation plans.

Compensation and Benefits

The position corresponds to Pay Grade K and Equity Grade 4. Typically, new hires enter at the beginning of the salary range, which varies based on location, experience, and relevant skills. The Canadian annual base pay range is from $112,000 to $172,000. Compensation includes base salary, potential equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology expenses, and comprehensive benefits such as fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Affirm operates as a remote-first company, offering roles distributable almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some proximity-based or specific role functions might require occasional presence at an Affirm office.
• Benefits highlight comprehensive health care coverage, flexible spending wallets for technology and lifestyle needs, competitive vacation and holiday allowances, and an employee stock purchase plan offering discounted shares.
• Affirm is committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.