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Senior Compensation Partner

Today Atlanta, GA

CO Salary Range: USD 140,200.00 - 226,820.00 per year

Job Requisition ID #

25WD91543

Position Overview

Are you interested in building the design and delivery of compensation programs in a software design and services company that is truly shaping the world? As a Senior Compensation Partner, you will support tech functions and collaborate and partner with HR, Talent, and Total Rewards team members in implementing compensation programs and analysis. You will have the opportunity to help deliver and influence key initiatives on our exciting roadmap of transforming compensation at Autodesk.

This position will report to the VP, Total Rewards. The role can be hybrid, based out of our Denver, Portland, Atlanta, Vancouver, or Toronto offices, but we will also consider the right candidate in other U.S. or Canadian areas. Travel is anticipated to be about 25% globally.

Responsibilities

  • Work as a consultant/advisor to optimize the use of the company's compensation programs. This includes contributing to the design and delivery of base salary, annual incentives, equity and recognition programs
  • Participate in the successful completion of the annual compensation cycle. This also includes completing the design of salary structures and equity guidelines as well as testing and rollout of compensation decision making tools and process
  • Provide guidance to HR and management on compensation decision making.
  • Analyze HR and business data related to key workforce issues. Exercise judgment in selecting techniques and evaluation criteria in completing analysis, in reporting key findings and in developing solutions/recommendations
  • Assist in developing education and communication materials, working with internal or external resources
  • Use our compensation benchmarking tool (Bettercomp) and other resources to analyze the competitiveness of the company's compensation against external labor markets where we compete for talent
  • Apply sound compensation theory in the review and in suggesting compensation program improvements. Ensure competitiveness of programs using local market surveys and develop ad hoc surveys as needed
  • Contribute to the talent strategy to help drive achievement of business goals and to improve the employee experience. Success in this role requires the ability to network with senior internal and external contacts

Minimum Qualifications

  • 7+ years progressive experience in compensation program management, with knowledge of salary design and equity plans
  • Experience working in the technology or software industry preferred
  • Prior experience providing compensation consulting/support to client groups within an organization
  • Experience conducting education/training for management and non-management audiences
  • Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, time management, organization, decision-making, and planning skills
  • Strong analytical skills, including use of Excel.
  • Working in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment.
  • Prior global compensation experience in a large company
  • Project management experience
  • Workday experience preferred

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $140,200 and $226,820. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO, Terrace, Canada
Job ID: autodesk-25WD91543
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-13T19:13:01

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led