Sr Compensation Business Partner

Primary Function of Position:
This position is a senior member of the Compensation Business Partner team, reporting to the Director, Global Compensation. The Sr Compensation Partner serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, translating business priorities into practical, market-informed compensation strategies and solutions for assigned global client groups, currently including Manufacturing, Future Forward, and the Chief Medical Office. This role requires a deep understanding of each organization’s business model, talent strategy, and workforce needs, with the ability to apply compensation philosophy, market intelligence, internal equity, and governance principles to support sound decision-making.
This position will also contribute to compensation program development, which includes annual salary structure design, compensation planning, equity programs, executive compensation, and other enterprise compensation initiatives. In partnership with HR business leaders and partners, this role will communicate, train, and deliver compensation programs to aligned client groups. The incumbent will lead and consult on complex HR and Compensation-related projects, develop executive-ready recommendations, frame tradeoffs, and influence leaders at all levels. As an active member of the corporate compensation team, this individual will provide support, mentorship, and guidance to other team members as well.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop a deep understanding of Intuitive’s business models, talent priorities, and workforce strategies to develop practical, business-aligned compensation solutions that support talent attraction, retention, performance, and internal equity
Develop executive-ready analysis, recommendations, and decision support materials that clearly frame business context, compensation considerations, risks, tradeoffs, and recommended actions
Design, enhance, and scale compensation programs, processes, tools, and frameworks that address complex business needs and improve enterprise scalability
Serve as a credible Compensation advisor, influencing and advising HR and business leaders across assigned client groups
Monitor emerging compensation trends and market practices to provide expert consulting on base salary, variable pay, equity, retention, offers, promotions, and organizational design decisions
Evaluate current and proposed base pay, variable pay, and equity program design for alignment to established guidelines, compensation philosophy, job architecture, market data, internal equity, and policy guardrails
Provide timely, consultative support on emerging business needs and develop scalable approaches where recurring needs are identified
Use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve compensation analysis, workflow efficiency, communications, and executive-ready deliverables while maintaining human review, data privacy, confidentiality, and sound business judgment
Coach and mentor Compensation team members by sharing methodologies, best practices, and practical guidance on complex compensation matters
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred; 12+ years of relevant compensation, Total Rewards, HR, or business advisory experience
Deep knowledge of competitive market pay practices, compensation program design, job architecture, internal equity, compensation governance, pay equity considerations, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality expectations, with strong external networking skills
Robust analytical skills and business acumen, with the ability to assess implications of actual and planned activities and translate insights into practical recommendations that add value to management decisions
Advanced Excel and analytical modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear insights, recommendations, and decision-ready materials
Foundational AI literacy and ability to use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve analysis, process efficiency, and communication quality while maintaining ownership of final recommendations and business judgment
Proven team orientation with a collaborative style, flexible demeanor, and ability to balance detailed execution with a broader enterprise perspective
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with meticulous attention to detail
Strong influencing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently when advising senior leaders
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with advanced problem-solving orientation, sound judgment, and proven ability to develop, present, and justify recommendations to all levels within the company
Independent self-starter with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a sophisticated matrix structure
**Please note this role requires being onsite three days per week in either our Sunnyvale, CA or Peachtree Corners, GA office.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid