[Hiring] Compensation Lead REMOTE USA
Position: Compensation Lead
Date Posted: May 17, 2026
Industry: SaaS / Technology / HR Analytics / Total Rewards
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 5+ Years in Compensation / Total Rewards (Preferably in High-Growth Tech Companies)
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or Related Field (Preferred)
Salary: $135,000 – $155,000 per year
Location: United States
Company: Smarsh
Description:
Smarsh is a leading global technology company that helps organizations manage risk and extract intelligence from digital communications. Supporting more than 6,500 organizations across regulated industries, the company enables clients to identify compliance, legal, and reputational risks across 80+ communication channels before they escalate into regulatory issues or public incidents.
Backed by continuous innovation and recognized by leading industry analysts such as Gartner and Forrester, Smarsh has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the United States, including repeated appearances on the Inc. 5000 list since 2008.
The company is currently hiring a Compensation Lead to join its expanding global Total Rewards team. This role is designed for a highly analytical, tech-forward compensation professional who thrives in a fast-moving, data-driven environment. The position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and plays a key role in shaping global compensation strategy as the company continues its rapid growth and AI-driven transformation.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of compensation frameworks, market benchmarking, and strategic pay structures while leveraging modern tools and AI solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making across HR operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage annual compensation cycles including merit, bonus, and equity planning
• Design, evaluate, and maintain job architecture and salary structures aligned with global growth strategy
• Conduct advanced market benchmarking and compensation analysis across key talent segments
• Manage Radford survey participation and ensure accurate compensation data reporting
• Partner closely with Finance and HR leadership to support budgeting and workforce planning
• Utilize AI tools and data automation techniques to streamline compensation processes
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and strategic opportunities
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on compensation strategy
• Ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness across all roles
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics
• Strong background in high-growth or technology-driven organizations preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and data modeling
• Experience with Radford or similar compensation survey methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Comfortable using AI tools for automation, analysis, and productivity improvement
• Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify complex compensation concepts
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
Preferred Candidate Profile:
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Experience working in SaaS, fintech, or enterprise technology environments
• Self-driven professional comfortable with ambiguity and rapid growth environments
• Passion for leveraging technology and AI to improve HR systems and processes
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