Senior Compensation Partner

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses.
Join us. At PagerDuty, you'll tackle complex problems, collaborate with kind and ambitious people, and help build a more equitable world—all in a flexible, award-winning workplace.
Ready to make a real impact at an industry leading company? PagerDuty is looking for a Senior Compensation Business Partner to join our high-performing Compensation team. In this pivotal role reporting to the Director of Compensation, you’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders, HR business partners, and Talent Acquisition to deliver strategic, data-driven compensation guidance that shapes our business and supports our people. You’ll be the go-to expert partnering with our HRIS team on the Compensation Review process, ensuring Workday and processes are seamless, intuitive, and aligned with our program goals. This is your chance to lead high-visibility projects, drive continuous improvement, and help us attract, motivate, and retain world-class talent as we scale. If you bring deep compensation expertise, a knack for project management, and top-notch communication and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you!
PagerDuty is a flexible, hybrid workplace. We embrace and encourage in-person working as an integral part of our culture. Both our employees and external research tell us that co-located collaboration strengthens connections, drives innovation, and accelerates learning.
This role is expected to come into our Toronto office 2 times per week, so you can thrive in your new role and fully embrace being a Dutonian!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with total rewards leadership and HRBP team on strategy by providing recommendations based on comprehensive analysis of trends and industry best practices.
Provide strategic consulting and advising to varying internal group leaders and partners on complex compensation-related matters, including .
Lead the systems workstream of the compensation review process in partnership with the HRIS and Compensation teams, using Advanced Compensation in Workday.
Independently facilitate annual cycle Compensation Review meetings with senior leaders, sharing key insights and findings from analyses and providing guidance on complex matters.
Provide strategic compensation consulting and thought leadership on internal/external offers for assigned business leaders and functions in close partnership with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition.
Develop and implement comprehensive employee/leader communication, engagement materials, and education strategies regarding compensation programs.
Lead the submission and participation in annual and ad-hoc market-based compensation surveys, using data analysis and modeling techniques to assess results and market trends.
Conduct complex job evaluations, analysis, and job pricing as well as review the work of other compensation team members to ensure accuracy and consistency, in alignment with our policies and practices.
Document and continually improve and automate compensation processes and practices, ensuring they align with evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners to develop and maintain career architectures for assigned groups, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
Advise management on applicable country, state, and federal employment regulations, compensation policies, and processes, ensuring compliance and best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or a related HR discipline, including direct partnership with internal clients and cross-functional teams
Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, including building complex formulas, automating workflows, and analyzing large data sets
Hands‑on experience with Workday, including collaborating with HRIS teams and translating business needs into system requirements
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a SaaS or high-growth technology environment
Demonstrated ability to create advanced Workday reports, calculated fields, and support compensation cycles within the platform
Familiarity with ticketing and workflow management systems such as Jira, Zendesk, or ServiceNow
The base salary range for this position is 98,000 - 149,000 CAD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.
Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.
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Where we workPagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in:
Location restrictions:Australia:
Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
Canada:
Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
United States:
Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role.
How we workOur values guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.
People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.
What we offerAs a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country‑specific offerings, on our benefits site.
Your package may include:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible work arrangements
Company equity*
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
Retirement or pension plan*
Generous paid vacation time
Paid holidays and sick leave
Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non‑pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year
Company‑wide hack weeks
Mental wellness programs
*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure
About PagerDutyPagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always‑on digital experiences to modern businesses
PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2.
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Additional InformationPagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy.
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