Compensation Business Partner

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block. The Role You Will Partner with client groups as their dedicated Compensation advisor on org design, job architecture, pay-for-performance, and competitive positioning Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HRBPs to navigate complex global offer approvals, retention risks, and internal mobility requests Build and manage annual merit, equity, and promotion budget forecasts with Finance, including scenario modeling for reorgs and market adjustments Monitor compensation spend against plan, surfacing variance analysis and recommendations to leadership Lead end-to-end execution of the Q1 Annual Compensation Cycle - cost modeling, manager comms, and budget deployment across all business units Own executive compensation benchmarking, offer design, and annual review for VP+ roles, including LTI modeling and total direct compensation analysis Partner with Total Rewards leadership and Legal to prepare Compensation Committee and Board materials, including proxy data and pay-for-performance narratives Collaborate with the Automation & Tooling Specialist to design and deploy compensation dashboards and automated workflows Support centralized queues for offer approvals, transfers, and policy inquiries on a rotating basis, identifying trends to improve self-service resolutions Requirements 10+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience blending broad-based Compensation Business Partnering with Executive Compensation exposure Executive presence with a track record of influencing senior leaders on complex compensation matters Deep fluency in equity mechanics, market pricing methodologies, comp survey analysis, and budget forecasting Proficiency with enterprise HCMs (e.g., Workday) and compensation planning software Strong financial modeling and scenario planning skills with meticulous attention to data integrity A builder mindset - comfortable pivoting between strategic advisory and hands‑on tool and program development We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted. Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to thisresource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. Zone A: $198,000 - $297,000 USD Zone B: $198,000 - $297,000 USD Zone C: $198,000 - $297,000 USD Zone D: $198,000 - $297,000 USD Remote work Medical insurance Flexible time off Retirement savings plans Modern family planning Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. 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