Senior Compensation Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

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 do

Support compensation workstreams 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

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

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

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

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Economics, Business, or related field

3+ 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 insights.

Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Development.

Exceptional analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to quantify and communicate the implications of compensation decisions.

A solutions-oriented approach and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced deal environments with shifting priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior and executive audiences.

A commitment to harmonizing compensation practices in a way that supports Uber’s philosophy while managing cost, equity, and compliance.