Senior Compensation Business Partner
Apptronik
Austin, TX · Posted September 28, 2026
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About the job
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Compensation Business Partner is a key contributor to Apptronik's Total Rewards team, responsible for the analysis, market data, and program administration that support our pay strategy. You will work independently on complex compensation analyses, act as a go-to resource for People Partners and business leaders on pay questions, and help evolve the compensation programs and tools that support a rapidly growing technical workforce
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Conduct job evaluations and leveling assessments across multiple job families, ensuring alignment with Apptronik's career ladder and market standards
Manage participation in compensation surveys and analyze the results to inform competitive pay positioning
Provide consultative support to People Partners, recruiters, and business leaders on pay decisions, offer guidance, job architecture, and policy interpretation
Analyze compensation data and develop insights and recommendations on salary structures, pay equity, and incentive plan design
Support the design and administration of salary structures, merit cycles, and bonus and equity programs
Support compliance with pay-related regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws) and assist with audits and compliance reviews
Contribute to cross-functional projects such as compensation redesigns, technology implementations, and organizational changes that affect pay
Prepare and present compensation analyses and recommendations to People and business leaders
Build and maintain compensation models, tools, and documentation, and share knowledge with teammates
Stay current on industry trends and competitive practices, and bring forward ideas for improving our programs
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Working knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, job architecture, and pay equity
Solid understanding of compensation compliance (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency) and the ability to spot risk and raise it early
Advanced Excel skills and experience with compensation systems and market data sources (e.g., Radford, Pave, Workday)
Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advise and influence non-compensation partners
Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Comfort with ambiguity and change, and a bias toward practical, data-driven improvements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of compensation experience in progressively responsible roles
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred
Experience in technology, robotics, life sciences, or other competitive global industries is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.