Principal Compensation Consultant.

Squarespace is known for our award-winning design, new technology, memorable marketing campaigns, & our people that power it all behind the scenes.

Our Total Rewards team drives cash, equity, perks, & benefits for all employees around the world & plays a crucial role as we enter new markets.

We're looking for a senior level Compensation Consultant to join our team.

You will report directly to the Head of Total Rewards & can be based in our NYC headquarters (flex / hybrid) or remotely in an approved US state.

You'll Get To...

• Analyze external benchmark data ensuring the appropriate data & processes are in place to create & maintain pay structures to include base & equity
• Evaluate existing roles & provide recommendations on new roles using a combination of internal & external data
• Provide consultation to senior business leaders using your compensation expertise
• Create compelling presentations using data & key facts to educate & provide partners with recommendations supporting their business strategies.
• Research compensation trends & use your findings to improve Squarespace products & processes
• Conduct in-depth analysis to model the financial (e.g., cost, dilution) & talent (e.g., attrition, hiring) effects of compensation decisions;

make recommendations for compensation strategy & processes based on findings

• Collaborate with senior business leaders, Recruiting, HR Business Partners, Legal & Finance to provide compensation expertise & data presented with recommendations to address challenges to help your partners & businesses succeed
• Lead year-end planning for the compensation team & your client groups creating timing & project plans
• Model budgets, merit matrices & other data related to year-end activities
• Collaborate with tech partners on system requirements & implementation
• Collaborate with key partners to create training, communications, reporting & tools on compensation policies & processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory filings & updates, notices, mandates, audits, non-discrimination testing, & employee records
• Lead impactful organization-wide projects / priorities using your excellent project management skills
• Provide subject matter expertise in collaboration with internal communications on implementation & change management of compensation products & processes

Who We're Looking For

Required :

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of work experience in HR with 8+ years in compensation
• Advanced Excel skills (can write advanced macros & maintain complex spreadsheets)
• 3+ years experience with program modeling, design, & implementation, inclusive of HRIS management for administration & employee support
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the US & international markets

Preferred :

• Experience working with equity (LTI) plans
• Experience using Google products (Sheets, Docs)
• Sales incentive compensation experience
• Experience with Workday
• Certified Compensation Professional

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 to 20 weeks of paid family leave
• Equity plan for all employees
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop

Cash Compensation Range : $115,500 - $203,550 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.

About Squarespace

Squarespace (NYSE : SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business.

Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold, & hospitality business management via Tock.

Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia.

For more information about our company culture, visit .

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world.

Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees.

At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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