Principal Compensation Partner

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses.

Join us. () At PagerDuty, you'll tackle complex problems, collaborate with kind and ambitious people, and help build a more equitable world—all in a flexible, award-winning workplace.

PagerDuty is seeking a Principal Compensation Partner to join our diverse, customer-focused team! As Principal Compensation Partner, you will report to and partner closely with the Director of Global Compensation to build and refine PagerDuty’s global broad-based compensation programs to better attract and retain key talent, as well as align with the business’s strategic and financial goals. You will be empowered to identify opportunities and execute efforts to improve our service delivery model and content, and to scale and automate our processes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in successfully collaborating cross-functionally with HR Business Partners and business leaders to lead the design and implementation of broad-based compensation programs globally.

Important note: While this role is posted as remote, candidates who are located near one of our hub locations (San Francisco, Atlanta, or Toronto) will be given preference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Director of Compensation to design, implement, and regularly evaluate PagerDuty's global compensation programs and processes, including base pay and incentive programs, salary range and job title frameworks, career architectures and merit/promotion guidelines

• Collaborate and consult with senior leadership and HR Business Partners to create solutions and ensure that compensation programs meet the demands of the ever changing talent and economic market and are competitive.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to HRBPs, Recruiters, and people leaders on exception requests and pay decisions.

• Act as the project manager and key contributor to the compensation review/merit process.

• Network with industry peers to evaluate trends to ensure market competitiveness of all programs and offerings

• Partner with our Executive Compensation Partner on long-term incentive/stock compensation market evaluation and administration and other executive compensation matters as needed.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data by partnering with the People Operations and HRIS teams to conduct regular audits and quality control measures, implementing automation of audits to reduce manual work.

• Provide occasional mentoring to other members of the Compensation and broader Total Rewards team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 8 years experience as a compensation professional, with a mix of experience as a direct partner to the business and as a program manager and/or analyst, primarily for a global organization; or transferable relevant experience.

• Ability to successfully lead by influence, work independently with high-level guidance, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proven experience successfully managing large, cross-functional projects

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present and translate complex data and insights in consultation to diverse stakeholders.

• Critical and curious thinker with a focus on data-driven recommendations, automation attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

• Proven ability to effectively collaborate and influence outcomes while not being directly responsible for final decisions

• Familiarity with HRIS systems,reporting tools and/or using AI or automation tools

• Strong global knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and industry standards related to compensation and HR analytics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a high tech public B2B SaaS organization.

• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM and Advanced Compensation, particularly as it relates to administering a compensation review processPrevious experience successfully managing companywide compensation review and planning cycles

• Experience designing and implementing a new or redesigned job architecture and related compensation framework

• Knowledge of global statutory compensation requirements..Expertise in statistical analysis, data modeling, and visualization techniques.Experience as an agent in an HR support ticketing system, as we use Jira for intake of most requests.

The base salary range for this position is 147,000 - 246,000 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.

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Where we work

PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices () in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in:

Location restrictions:

Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia

Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

United States: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming

Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role.

How we work

Our values () guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.

People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.

What we offer

As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site () .

Your package may include:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible work arrangements

• Company equity*

• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*

• Retirement or pension plan*

• Generous paid vacation time

• Paid holidays and sick leave

• Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO

• Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*

• Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year

• Company-wide hack weeks

• Mental wellness programs

*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure

About PagerDuty

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses

PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2.

Go behind-the-scenes on our careers site () and @pagerduty on Instagram.

Additional Information

PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy () .

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