Principal Compensation Consultant ID-15961

May 26, 2025

Squarespace is known for our award-winning design, new technology, memorable marketing campaigns, and our people that power it all behind the scenes. Our Total Rewards team drives cash, equity, perks, and benefits for all employees around the world and plays a crucial role as we enter new markets. We're looking for a senior level Compensation Consultant to join our team.

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You will report directly to the Head of Total Rewards and can be based in our NYC headquarters (flex/hybrid) or remotely in an approved US state.

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Analyze external benchmark data ensuring the appropriate data and processes are in place to create and maintain pay structures to include base and equity
Evaluate existing roles and provide recommendations on new roles using a combination of internal and external data
Provide consultation to senior business leaders using your compensation expertise
Create compelling presentations using data and key facts to educate and provide partners with recommendations supporting their business strategies.
Research compensation trends and use your findings to improve Squarespace products and processes
Conduct in-depth analysis to model the financial (e.g., cost, dilution) and talent (e.g., attrition, hiring) effects of compensation decisions; make recommendations for compensation strategy and processes based on findings
Collaborate with senior business leaders, Recruiting, HR Business Partners, Legal and Finance to provide compensation expertise and data presented with recommendations to address challenges to help your partners and businesses succeed
Lead year-end planning for the compensation team and your client groups creating timing and project plans
Model budgets, merit matrices and other data related to year-end activities
Collaborate with tech partners on system requirements and implementation
Collaborate with key partners to create training, communications, reporting and tools on compensation policies and processes
Ensure compliance with regulatory filings and updates, notices, mandates, audits, non-discrimination testing, and employee records
Lead impactful organization-wide projects/priorities using your excellent project management skills
Provide subject matter expertise in collaboration with internal communications on implementation and change management of compensation products and processes

Who We're Looking For

Required:

Bachelor's degree
10+ years of work experience in HR with 8+ years in compensation
Advanced Excel skills (can write advanced macros and maintain complex spreadsheets)
3+ years experience with program modeling, design, and implementation, inclusive of HRIS management for administration and employee support
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the US and international markets

Preferred:

Experience working with equity (LTI) plans
Experience using Google products (Sheets, Docs)
Sales incentive compensation experience
Experience with Workday
Certified Compensation Professional

Benefits & Perks

A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave
Equity plan for all employees
Pretax commuter benefit
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match to community organizations
6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop

Cash Compensation Range: $115,500 - $203,

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