Compensation Program Manager

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

We're looking for a Compensation Program Manager to manage and optimize intermediate to complex compensation programs. You will leverage your strong project execution skills and establish yourself as a subject matter expert in the delivery and maintenance of our compensation programs. You will help improve compensation processes, manage cross-functional partnerships, and ensure consistent and effective execution of Block's compensation strategy.

You Will

• Manage intermediate to complex compensation programs, with a focus on detail, compliance, and improvement.


• Analyze data and industry trends to inform decisions and drive program enhancements.


• Exercise autonomy in managing compensation programs, seeking strategic direction where needed.


• Oversee small project teams as applicable, providing guidance and support.


• Take ownership of assigned compensation programs, becoming the go-to subject matter expert (SME).


• Build relationships with teams to establish a strong internal network.


• Demonstrate proficiency in Compensation program design, project management, and operational standards.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience as a compensation analyst, consultant, or other similar role


• Experience managing compensation programs from design to implementation.


• Exceptional knowledge of Google Sheets.


• Experience working collaboratively with teams such as People, Finance, and Legal.


• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.


• Knowledge of relevant compensation regulations and compliance standards.

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.