About this role
About the Role Databricks is seeking a data-driven compensation leader to oversee the Compensation Analytics & Intelligence function. The role transforms enterprise-wide compensation data into insights and tooling, leads AI and data strategy, and partners with senior leaders on complex pay challenges while upholding data governance and privacy. What You'll Do
- Own enterprise-wide compensation analytics including market benchmarking, total comp budget forecasting, and the analytical backbone for major program decisions.
- Lead AI and data strategy for the Compensation function.
- Partner with Finance on cash compensation budgets and spend; collaborate on equity budget and spend modeling with the Exec & Equity lead.
- Track market trends and spikes/cool-downs across cash, equity, and total rewards; provide competitive intelligence and QBR reporting.
- Provide thought partnership on major compensation program design and company-wide strategic problems. What We're Looking For
- Strong analytics and data fluency with a proven ability to transform raw data into insights, tooling, and recommendations.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel; solid SQL skills; experience with BI/analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, AI/BI); Python and hands-on experience applying AI to compensation analytics a meaningful plus.
- Genuine enthusiasm and sound judgment for how AI can responsibly transform compensation analytics and strategy. Nice to Have
- Python and hands-on experience applying AI to comp analytics are a meaningful plus.