Autodesk · 2 days ago
Director, Compensation Business Partner
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $282K/yr
10+ years expAutodesk is a company that creates innovative software solutions for various industries. The Director of Compensation, Business Partners will lead the development and implementation of compensation strategies that attract and retain top technical talent in a fast-paced tech environment, while also overseeing a team of compensation professionals.
3D TechnologyArchitectureConstructionManufacturingSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop compensation strategies tailored for the tech sector, balancing market competitiveness, pay equity, and the need to attract scarce technical talent
Advise senior leaders across Engineering, Product, Design, AI/ML, and Sales on compensation trends, including equity market dynamics and global tech labor competition
Align compensation frameworks with the company’s growth stage—whether scaling, entering new markets, or optimizing post-IPO or post-merger structures
Lead the design and governance of compensation structures specific to the tech industry, such as equity-centric reward programs, differentiated technical job ladders, and variable pay structures for high-impact teams
Oversee annual compensation cycles, including merit, equity grants, and bonus planning, ensuring alignment with engineering velocity, product milestones, and business outcomes
Partner with Total Rewards leadership to benchmark against peer tech companies and emerging tech talent markets
Lead a team of compensation business partners who provide strategic consulting to HR Business Partners and leaders across Engineering, Product, Cloud/SaaS, Corporate Functions, and Go-to-Market teams
Advise leaders on compensation decisions for hiring (including for critical skill roles), promotions, reorganizations, retention strategies, and off-cycle adjustments
Use data analytics, market intelligence, and workforce insights to inform talent strategies in high-growth or competitive tech labor markets
Ensure compliance with evolving pay transparency laws, global worker classification rules, and tech-sector equity regulations
Strengthen governance around job architecture, leveling frameworks for technical roles (e.g., IC vs. Manager tracks), and equity granting guidelines
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Audit on risk mitigation, pay equity analyses, and compensation-related disclosures
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of compensation professionals skilled in tech industry practices
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making within the compensation team
Foster strong partnerships with HR, Talent Acquisition, and People Analytics teams
Work closely with HRIS and People Analytics teams to leverage technology (e.g., Workday, compensation modeling tools, dashboards) to support scalable compensation processes
Partner with Finance to align compensation strategies with financial planning, forecasting of equity burn rates, and long-term incentive design
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure competitive offers and proactive hiring strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within the tech industry or supporting technical organizations
Experience in fast-growth tech, SaaS, hardware, AI/ML, or global engineering organizations strongly preferred; global compensation experience is a plus
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or similar certification strongly preferred
Preferred
Expertise in tech-specific compensation practices, including compensation principles, market benchmarking, job architecture, incentives, regulatory compliance, equity programs, technical leveling frameworks, and global market pricing
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, forecast compensation costs, and interpret market data with proficiency in compensation tools and HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday)
Advanced Excel expertise and ability to create, organize and manipulate large sets of data in complex Excel spreadsheets
Exceptional ability to influence executives in a matrixed, fast-moving environment and communicate complex topics with clarity
Deep understanding of pay transparency laws, global compensation compliance, and tech-sector talent trends
Leverages strategic focus, and pragmatism, coupled with highly analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, including ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
Comfortable partnering and communicating with all levels within organization
Strategic thinker with strong execution capability and a continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
Annual cash bonuses
Commissions for sales roles
Stock grants
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Autodesk
Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
CitibankOK Blockchain Capital
2025-07-01Acquired
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-08-25Seed
Leadership Team
Andrew Anagnost
President and Chief Executive Officer
Janesh Moorjani
CFO
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