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Applied Industrial Technologies

Compensation Business Partner

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In-Office
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
155K-190K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
155K-190K Annually
Senior level
Develop and evolve compensation programs, advise business leaders on compensation strategy, lead benchmarking and market analysis, support compensation reviews and job architecture, and create scalable processes. The role requires expertise in cash and equity compensation, pay equity, leveling frameworks, financial forecasting, stakeholder management, and AI-enabled people solutions across functions and geographies.
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Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

Applied Intuition is looking for a Compensation Business Partner to play a critical role in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent as we continue to scale. You’ll help develop and implement compensation strategies and programs that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our rapidly growing business.

At Applied Intuition, you will:
  • Build and evolve compensation programs and practices that support Applied Intuition’s continued growth.

  • Serve as a trusted compensation advisor to business leaders and cross-functional partners on compensation decisions and strategy.

  • Lead compensation benchmarking and market analysis, translating data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

  • Support the design and execution of compensation programs, including compensation reviews, job architecture, and related frameworks.

  • Develop scalable approaches and processes that can evolve with changing business priorities and talent needs.

  • Balance strategic program design with hands-on execution, bringing structure and clarity to complex compensation challenges.

We're looking for someone who has:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

  • 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, with deep expertise in cash and equity compensation programs.

  • Experience designing and evolving compensation programs, including compensation benchmarking, job architecture, leveling frameworks, and pay equity.

  • Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple functions, geographies, or employee populations.

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex data and market insights into practical recommendations, build financial forecasting models, and

  • Proven ability to independently lead complex initiatives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills across senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

  • Experience with building and implementing people solutions using AI/ Dev tools (ex. Claude, Chatgpt, Cursor)

Nice to Have:
  • Experience with compensation survey and benchmarking tools such as Pave, Compa, Radford, Mercer

  • Experience working in a high-growth technology company

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact [email protected]. We will work with you!

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