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Whatnot · 21 hours ago

Senior Compensation Business Partner / Lead - EPD

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $245K/yr

7+ years exp

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, redefining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. They are seeking a Senior Compensation Business Partner / Lead to guide compensation strategy across Engineering, Product, and Design, ensuring that compensation programs reward impact and support talent density.

CollectiblesE-CommerceInformation TechnologyMarketplaceTrading Platform

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic advisor to EPD leadership on compensation philosophy & pay positioning

Design and evolve creative compensation programs that retain top technical talent and reinforce a high-performance engineering, product, and design culture

Lead evolution of EPD-specific frameworks (IC track, engineering advancement velocity, differentiated compensation levers for top-of-market roles)

Own and lead semi-annual compensation cycles for EPD, ensuring alignment with Finance, accuracy, calibration discipline, and a best-in-class leader experience

Define and uphold compensation governance across EPD — ranges, leveling consistency, IC/Senior/Staff expectations, offer standards, and equity guidelines

Partner with People Analytics to analyze hiring trends, internal mobility outcomes, pay equity gaps, and performance distribution patterns

Build financial models and scenario plans to evaluate cost impacts, talent density shifts, and future-state compensation needs

Own optimization of compensation systems (including Complete) for EPD-specific workflows, reporting, and accuracy

Create and deliver compensation literacy programs for engineering managers, PM leaders, and design leadership — driving consistent, high-quality talent decisions

Qualification

Compensation strategyAnalytical capabilityTechnical talent architectureEquity compensation mechanicsFinancial modelingInfluencing skillsCommunication skillsGrowth mindset

Required

7+ years of experience in compensation at scaling tech companies

Strong exposure to technical organizations

Deep understanding of engineering/job architecture, advancement frameworks, and equity compensation mechanics

Strong analytical and modeling capability to support scenario design and long-range planning

Exceptional ability to influence and communicate with technical and product leaders

Proven success shaping compensation strategy, not just executing cycles

Operate with a balance of strategic mindset and hands-on precision

Benefits

Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)

Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision

Work From Home Support

Home office setup allowance

Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet

Care benefits

Monthly allowance on both food and wellness

Annual allowance towards Childcare

Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses

Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally

Monthly allowance to dogfood the app

Parental Leave

16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.