The Compensation M&A team at Uber is seeking an experienced compensation professional to support compensation due diligence, harmonization modeling, and post-close integration for M&A transactions. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating compensation structures at target companies, assessing financial implications of harmonizing with Uber’s compensation philosophy, and overseeing compensation program management for existing subsidiaries. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical rigor with the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and deliver actionable insights in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
What you'll do
M&A Due Diligence & Deal Support- Support compensation workstreams during M&A transactions, including due diligence and integrations (including data intake, validation, benchmarking, and risk identification)
- Evaluate target companies’ compensation philosophy and structure (base pay, variable pay, equity, sales incentives, and benefits) to identify gaps, compliance risks, and areas requiring remediation
- Develop compensation diligence summaries and financial impact assessments for Corporate Development, Finance, HR leadership, and business leadership
- Partner with People M&A, Legal, and Finance teams to align diligence findings with broader deal strategy
- Model the financial impact of aligning target company roles and incumbents to Uber’s job architecture, compensation ranges, and pay-for-performance frameworks
- Conduct market benchmarking to determine appropriate compensation positioning for acquired employees across geographies and job functions
- Build scenarios that quantify cost implications of harmonization decisions, including salary adjustments, bonus targets, equity transitions, and special retention programs
- Provide clear, data-driven recommendations that balance competitiveness, consistency, cost management, and employee experience
- Manage compensation programs for existing subsidiaries, supporting local HR teams with salary structures, job mapping, and governance processes
- Ensure subsidiaries’ compensation practices remain aligned with Uber’s philosophy, ranges, policies, and compliance standards
- Monitor compensation trends and identify integration risks or misalignments over time, proposing corrective actions as necessary
- Build and maintain analytical models, dashboards, and templates used in M&A diligence and harmonization processes
- Maintain documentation and repeatable processes to improve operational efficiency and scale compensation integration practices across transactions
- Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with local labor regulations, pay equity requirements, and statutory obligations
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Economics, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, corporate finance, or consulting; experience supporting M&A transactions strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in data modeling and analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with compensation market data sources (Radford, Mercer, WTW, etc.)
- Experience with job architecture frameworks
- Prior experience conducting compensation due diligence or supporting integrations in a corporate or consulting environment.
- Strong understanding of compensation design principles, global market practices, and governance.
- Ability to interpret complex compensation structures and synthesize them into concise, executive-ready insights.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Development.
- Exceptional analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to quantify and communicate the implications of compensation decisions.
- A solutions-oriented approach and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced deal environments with shifting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior and executive audiences.
- A commitment to harmonizing compensation practices in a way that supports Uber’s philosophy while managing cost, equity, and compliance.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $131,000 per year - USD $145,000 per year.
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, corporate finance, or consulting
- Advanced proficiency in data modeling and analysis tools, including Excel or Google Sheets
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions transactions
- Experience with compensation market data sources such as Radford, Mercer, or WTW
- Experience with job architecture frameworks
- Experience conducting compensation due diligence or supporting integrations
- Strong understanding of compensation design principles, global market practices, and governance
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced deal environments
Uber Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Uber and has not been reviewed or approved by Uber.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide a minimum of fully paid parental leave for all parents and financial support for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy, with added credits to ease the transition. Programs extend to family medical leave and parenting support resources, indicating depth beyond baseline offerings.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive across many countries, with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health benefits, plus allowances where direct plans are not available. Wellness programs and reimbursements further reinforce access to care.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Monthly ride and meal credits, free office meals/snacks, fitness stipends, onsite gyms, and wellbeing reimbursements create meaningful everyday value. Home‑office stipends, travel medical coverage, and counseling support round out lifestyle-oriented perks.
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Why Work With Us
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