Compensation Business Partner, R&D

compensation activities, including new hire offers, promotions, critical talent decisions, and retention strategies Use market data, industry trends, and internal talent insights, along with AI-enabled tools, to deliver thoughtful, data-driven recommendations that strengthen the effectiveness and competitiveness of Motive’s

compensation practices Evaluate the effectiveness of existing global programs, practices, and processes, and recommend improvements that align with external market trends and Motive’s business priorities Lead key

compensation initiatives end to end, including annual

compensation planning, promotion cycles, and equity award cycles Design, build, and maintain

compensation tools, dashboards, and automated reporting solutions that improve the speed, accuracy, and accessibility of

compensation insights for partners and leaders Create and continuously improve

compensation communications and training materials that build understanding, drive adoption, and increase engagement with Motive’s

compensation programs across the organization What You'll Bring 6+ years of experience supporting global

compensation programs and client groups, ideally within Engineering and/or Product organizations Familiarity with one or more

compensation insights tools strongly preferred, such as Radford, and/or Compa Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets Hands-on experience with an HRIS; Workday experience is a plus Experience using AI to develop

compensation tools or dashboards, with strong judgment and disciplined oversight to ensure accuracy and integrity Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a practical, solutions-oriented approach A collaborative relationship-builder who works effectively across functions Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with a high bar for accuracy and quality A thoughtful problem solver with a growth mindset who is comfortable challenging assumptions and applying critical thinking Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment Experience applying AI to streamline

compensation workflows while maintaining ownership of recommendations and validating outputs Strong planning, organization, and project management skills Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Pay Transparency Your

compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total

compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers

benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care

benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all

benefits are subject to eligibility

requirements). Learn more about our

benefits by visiting Motive

Perks &

Benefits . The

compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. Motive uses three geographic zones to determine pay range. For this role, the

compensation ranges are: San Francisco, California $148,000 — $190,000 USD U.S. metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City Area, Seattle, Washington D.C. $129,000 — $160,000 USD Other locations in the United States $129,000 — $160,000 USD Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here . UK Candidate Privacy Notice here . The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices.

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