Role Overview: Principal Compensation Partner

PagerDuty (NYSE: PD), the gold standard in digital operations management, powers always-on experiences for nearly half of the Fortune 500 and two-thirds of the Fortune 100. As Principal Compensation Partner, you'll report directly to the Director of Global Compensation, partnering to refine broad-based programs that attract top talent while aligning with strategic goals. This role demands expertise in global compensation design, process automation, and cross-functional leadership.

Key focus areas include base pay structures, incentive programs, salary ranges, job frameworks, and merit processes. You'll empower HR Business Partners (HRBPs), recruiters, and leaders with data-driven pay decisions, ensuring competitiveness in dynamic talent markets. With a blend of strategic program management and hands-on business partnering, this position is perfect for compensation professionals with 8+ years of global experience seeking high visibility and impact.

Remote USA-based with hub preferences (San Francisco, CA; Atlanta, GA; Toronto, ON), this role offers the flexibility to thrive in PagerDuty's award-winning workplace. If you excel at scaling processes, auditing HR data, and influencing without authority, this is your opportunity to build equitable compensation systems at a tech innovator.

Key Responsibilities

The Principal Compensation Partner plays a pivotal role in PagerDuty's Total Rewards function. Here's what you'll do daily:

• Partner with the Director to design and implement global compensation programs, covering base pay, incentives, salary ranges, job titles, career bands, and merit/promotion guidelines.
• Consult with senior leaders and HRBPs to craft competitive solutions responsive to talent market shifts and economic conditions.
• Deliver day-to-day guidance on exception requests, pay equity, and compensation decisions for HRBPs, recruiters, and people managers.
• Lead the compensation review/merit cycle as project manager, ensuring timely, accurate execution.
• Network with industry peers to benchmark trends and maintain market-leading programs.
• Collaborate on executive compensation, including long-term incentives, stock administration, and market evaluations.
• Audit HR data integrity with People Operations and HRIS teams, implementing automation to minimize manual efforts.
• Mentor team members in Compensation and Total Rewards, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Identify and execute service delivery improvements, scaling processes for global efficiency.
• Align all programs with PagerDuty's financial and strategic objectives.
• Drive cross-functional projects to enhance compensation philosophy and execution.
• Monitor global regulatory changes impacting compensation practices.
• Produce executive-level reporting on compensation metrics and ROI.

Expect a fast-paced environment where autonomy meets collaboration, perfect for proven influencers.

Qualifications for Success

To excel as PagerDuty's Principal Compensation Partner, bring:

• 8+ years in compensation, blending business partnering, program management, and analytics in global settings.
• Proven success leading complex projects across functions.
• Exceptional communication skills for influencing C-suite and stakeholders.
• Expertise in compensation tools like HRIS (Workday, SuccessFactors), market data platforms (Radford, Mercer), and analytics software.
• Strong analytical mindset for data audits, modeling, and forecasting.
• Experience with global pay equity, localization, and compliance (FLSA, EU directives).
• Ability to thrive independently in dynamic, deadline-driven tech environments.
• Track record of process automation and scaling compensation operations.
• Familiarity with tech industry benchmarks and equity compensation.
• Collaborative spirit for mentoring and team development.

Transferable experience from consulting or large enterprises is welcome. CCP, CEC, or MBA preferred.

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Total Rewards

PagerDuty offers $180,000 - $240,000 USD base salary (depending on experience/location), plus target bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Total compensation often exceeds $300K for principal roles.

• Performance bonuses up to 20-30% of base.
• RSUs and stock options in NYSE: PD.
• 401(k) with 4-6% match.
• Unlimited PTO + 10 company holidays.
• 100% premium coverage for medical/dental/vision.
• $1,500+ annual wellness stipend.
• 20 weeks parental leave.
• Professional growth budget ($2,000/year).
• Remote work setup + internet reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health.
• Volunteering days and charity matching.
• Learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera).

This package positions PagerDuty as a top employer for compensation professionals.

Why Join PagerDuty?

PagerDuty isn't just software—it's mission-critical infrastructure for digital businesses. Join a kind, ambitious team building equitable systems in an award-winning culture (Great Place to Work certified). Enjoy flexible work, global impact, and growth opportunities. Nearly 50% of Fortune 500 rely on us—your compensation strategies will too. Tackle complex challenges, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to a more reliable digital world.

Our hubs in San Francisco, Atlanta, and Toronto foster innovation, but remote USA talent thrives here. With a focus on DEI and employee well-being, PagerDuty empowers you to do your best work.

How to Apply: Principal Compensation Partner

Ready to lead compensation at PagerDuty? Apply now with your resume and cover letter highlighting global comp experience. Preference for hub-proximate candidates, but all qualified USA remote applicants encouraged. PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer—join us in creating always-on excellence.

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