Sr Compensation Analyst, M&A

About the Team

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.

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 to 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 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 Evaluation

• 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 field

• 4+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, corporate finance, or consulting; experience supporting M&A transactions strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in data modeling and analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets required)

• 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…