Compensation Lead

About Affirm and The People Team

Affirm is transforming credit to make it transparent and user-friendly, allowing consumers to purchase now and pay later without hidden fees or interest compounding. The People team at Affirm is dedicated to fostering a high-performance, inclusive workplace by focusing on talent acquisition, employee growth and development, and retention through meaningful experiences and rewards. They manage programs and systems that support an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute value, thus building a sustainable competitive advantage.

Role Overview

The Compensation Lead will be responsible for managing all aspects of Affirm’s compensation systems including Radford and Pave, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and employee needs. This role includes overseeing daily compensation operations and maintaining the competitiveness and effectiveness of compensation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete administration of semiannual compensation cycles.
• Lead and contribute to annual compensation benchmarking efforts by auditing roles, managing survey participation, and analyzing cash and equity compensation structures.
• Conduct special compensation projects such as incentive pay analysis, equity programs evaluation, and pay equity studies.
• Manage pay reporting processes across supported geographies.
• Support compensation-related training and communication efforts.

Qualifications and Attributes

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in compensation or people analytics.
• Familiarity with compensation management tools, especially Pave, is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities and enthusiasm for data-driven insights using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Sigma Computing, and Claude Code.
• Excellent attention to detail, accountability, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with effective communication to meet deadlines.
• Integrity and sound judgment in managing sensitive information.
• Skilled at analyzing complex data sets with multiple variables.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills capable of simplifying complex concepts for diverse audiences including Senior Leaders.
• Highly organized, capable of handling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Knowledgeable about regulatory compliance requirements relevant to compensation plans.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is aligned with Affirm’s pay grades (Pay Grade K / Equity Grade 4). New hires typically start at the lower end of the pay range, which is designed with transparency and factors such as location, experience, and skills. The annual base salary range for this role in Canada is CAD 112,000 to CAD 172,000. Total rewards include equity awards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and technology expenses, and comprehensive benefits with full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Work Arrangement

Affirm operates as a remote-first company, offering flexibility to work from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require occasional presence in the assigned office depending on job requirements.

Benefits Overview

• Complete health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous flexible spending stipends on technology, food, lifestyle choices, and family-forming costs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday policies encouraging rest and work-life balance.
• An employee stock purchase program to buy Affirm shares at a discount.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Affirm is committed to an inclusive hiring process, providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities and ensuring compliance with local fair chance hiring laws where applicable.