Senior Compensation Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

Job-:
People

Location:

San Francisco, CA, United States;
New York City, NY, United States

Schedule:

Full time, Level 4

Posted:
About the Role 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 doM&A Due Diligence & Deal Support Support compensation work streams 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

Compensation Harmonization Analysis 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

Post-Close Integration & Subsidiary Compensation Management 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

Analytics, Reporting & Governance 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

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Economics, Business, or related field3+ 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…