← All roles

Compensation Strategy & Program Partner

Block· 30706 Foundational - People - Total Rewards
Apply on company site
Bay Area, CA, United States of America$163.6k - $245.4kPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Compensation Strategy & Program Lead at Block, focused on building an AI-first operating model for compensation, with internal product ownership of program pillars, automation, governance, and data-driven total rewards work.

Responsibilities

  • Own & Deliver Core Program Portfolios: strategic/operational ownership of assigned program pillars (e.g., focal cycles, equity architecture, salary structures, geo-pay, promotions, or specialized incentive frameworks).
  • Collaborate within the Program Lead Cohort to ensure alignment and cohesive global delivery.
  • Build for Scalability & Self-Service: translate compensation rules into automated workflows, AI-assisted self-serve resources, and centralized reporting with Comp Ops and Data/Tooling.
  • Establish Policy as Code & Governance: design guardrails and delegation frameworks enabling managers and People partners to make autonomous pay decisions.
  • Serve as a Macro-Level Strategic Advisor: advise senior leadership on talent market positioning, pay equity, and organizational design with a focus on systemic improvements.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience designing, iterating, and scaling enterprise compensation programs end-to-end
  • Strong frontline consulting instincts
  • High degree of independence with cross-functional collaboration
  • Systems & AI-First mindset with automation and self-service tooling
  • Analytical & data rigor with proficiency in quantitative modeling and macro compensation metrics
  • Experience with modern comp planning, HRIS, and data/analytics tooling

Benefits

  • Remote work
  • medical insurance
  • flexible time off
  • retirement savings plans
  • modern family planning
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
Block logo

About Block

Block builds technology to increase access to the global economy.

Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy.

technologyfinancial servicesdigital paymentsmusic streaming
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at Block