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Compensation Operations Analyst

OpenAI· People
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Hybrid (San Francisco)$180k - $200kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

We’re hiring a Compensation Operations Analyst to build and run the systems, tools, and processes that power compensation at OpenAI. This role is deeply operational and technical: you will configure HRIS modules, manage compensation tools end-to-end, maintain pristine data quality, and ensure compensation cycles run flawlessly.

Responsibilities

  • Own configuration and day-to-day operations of compensation tools and HRIS compensation modules.
  • Manage annual and off-cycle compensation processes, ensuring data integrity, testing, quality assurance, and on-time execution.
  • Build and maintain compensation datasets, dashboards, audits, and data flows across systems.
  • Lead compensation vendor relationships, including implementation, troubleshooting, and data submissions.
  • Diagnose and resolve system issues, identify root causes, and drive process and tooling improvements.
  • Partner with People Systems and Engineering to enhance architecture, workflows, and automation.
  • Ensure high data accuracy across compensation systems and proactively identify gaps, risks, or anomalies.
  • Translate technical or complex compensation system issues into clear guidance for stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Have 5+ years of experience in compensation operations, HR operations/systems, or total rewards tooling in high-growth or technology environments.
  • Have strong HRIS configuration experience, especially with compensation planning modules; Workday and Pave experience is preferred.
  • Bring rigor and precision to data auditing, validation, and lifecycle management.
  • Can manage and optimize tools at scale while navigating fast-moving environments.
  • Communicate effectively across functions and are comfortable working with technical partners.
  • Are action-oriented, organized, and reliable under tight deadlines.
  • Have a strong ownership mindset and a bias toward simple, scalable systems.

Skills

Required:HRIS configuration
Nice to have:WorkdayPave

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • 401(k) plan with 50% matching
  • Unlimited time off and 13 company holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave (20 weeks) and family-planning support
  • Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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