Senior Compensation Business Partner -Sunnyvale Office

The Role The Senior Compensation Business Partner is a strategic advisor responsible for aligning compensation practices with business priorities while ensuring market competitiveness, internal equity, and effective decision-making. Location & Work Model This role requires an onsite presence at our corporate office four days per week and includes a lunch stipend and opportunities to participate in onsite events. Key Responsibilities Serve as a trusted compensation advisor to PSPs, business leaders, and internal clients. Partner with stakeholders to align compensation strategies with business goals and workforce priorities. Provide expert guidance on offers, promotions, and retention decisions. Enable timely, business-aligned decisions through clear frameworks and proactive consultation. Build strong relationships and deliver a consistent, high-quality advisory experience. Compensation Advisory & Governance Ensure consistent application of compensation philosophy, policies, and practices. Identify and address pay gaps, compression issues, and retention risks. Establish and promote frameworks that drive fairness and consistency. Analytics & Insights Analyze compensation data, market benchmarks, and workforce trends. Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. Use data storytelling to communicate recommendations, risks, and tradeoffs. Monitor market movement and internal equity to guide compensation decisions. Program Design & Execution Support the design and implementation of compensation programs, structures, and policies. Develop tools, guidelines, and processes to improve scalability and effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement based on feedback, market trends, and business outcomes. Mergers & Acquisitions Lead compensation-related activities for M&A, including due diligence and integration planning. Evaluate compensation structures and identify risks. Support harmonization efforts across organizations. Partner cross-functionally to ensure equitable, competitive integration outcomes. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in compensation consulting or corporate compensation. Experience supporting Sales and Engineering organizations at a senior level. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and HR partners. Experience influencing stakeholders and navigating complex or ambiguous situations. Experience in M&A compensation (preferred). Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts. Key Competencies Trusted advisor mindset with strong client-service orientation. Solutions-oriented problem solving. Strategic thinking and business acumen. Data-driven decision-making. Strong stakeholder partnership and influence. Ability to build trust and credibility quickly. Sound judgment and discretion. Attention to detail and execution excellence. Benefits Competitive compensation. Comprehensive benefits. Career success on your terms. Flexible work environment. Annual wellness and community outreach days. Recognition for contributions. Global collaboration and networking opportunities. Base Pay Ranges SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 166,500.00 - 244,200.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 136,200.00 - 199,760.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 124,100.00 - 182,050.00 USD Equal Opportunity Employer Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Proofpoint