Principal, Compensation

Rocket Mortgage

. Serve as a compensation advisor to senior business leaders and People Business Partners on promotions, internal equity, offers, and pay exceptions .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $136,000 - $288,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation advisory, market pricing analysis, and pay equity, with a strong focus on leveraging AI tools for compensation modeling. Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and manage complex compensation programs in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compensation Advisory ExperienceMarket Pricing MethodologyAI Tools for Compensation ModelingCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)Job Architecture Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisFinancial ModelingJob EvaluationPay Equity AnalysisMarket BenchmarkingAdvanced Excel SkillsProject ManagementData AnalysisCompensation Survey DataCompensation Program Design

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExecutive PresenceSound JudgmentMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPayScaleRadfordSQLAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

FintechFinancial ServicesMortgage IndustryPay Transparency RegulationsGlobal Compensation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a compensation advisor to senior business leaders and People Business Partners on promotions, internal equity, offers, and pay exceptions
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders to structure competitive senior-level offers, including base, bonus, and equity
Lead job evaluation and leveling reviews against Rocket's job architecture and external market benchmarks
Advise on compensation implications of organizational design changes, reorganizations, and role redesigns
Lead market pricing analysis and translate market data into actionable pay recommendations
Advise on compensation approaches for AI and emerging technical roles
Evaluate AI tools for compensation modeling, market pricing, and pay equity analysis
Act as a subject matter expert on pay equity, compensation philosophy, and compensation approach
Mentor compensation analysts and provide technical guidance
Represent Compensation on cross-functional initiatives such as M&A and business restructuring
Support the design and execution of annual merit, bonus, and equity review cycles
Build and adjust annual salary structures, geographic differentials, and range movements
Lead year-end compensation planning and calibration sessions
Conduct pay equity analysis during annual compensation cycles
Prepare program outcome summaries and recommendations for senior leadership
Lead process and tooling improvements for scalable compensation programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including substantial experience in a compensation consulting or advisory capacity
Strong working knowledge of job architecture, market pricing methodology, and compensation survey data (e.g., Radford, Mercer)
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential compensation data
Demonstrated expertise applying AI tools and techniques to compensation modeling, market pricing, and pay equity analysis
Demonstrated experience advising on compensation matters in M&A or business integration transactions
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred
Experience in fintech, financial services, or the mortgage industry preferred
Experience with compensation and HRIS platforms such as Workday, PayScale, and Radford preferred
Experience partnering with senior leadership in a fast-paced, matrixed organization preferred
Familiarity with SQL or other data querying tools preferred
Experience navigating pay transparency and pay equity regulations across multiple states or jurisdictions preferred
Global compensation experience, particularly supporting Canada and India, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K retirement plan
Paid time off
Career growth opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities