Compensation Business Partner

Apple
Apple

Cupertino, CA, USA

USD 178,800-268,400 / year + Equity

Posted on Jul 29, 2026
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
As a Compensation Business Partner you will partner closely People Business Partners to influence and provide guidance on Apple’s compensation programs.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Leaders and People Business Partners, offering expert data-driven guidance and persuasive and innovative recommendations and on compensation philosophy, policy, and practice.
  • Lead compensation projects, from concept to execution, including continuous enhancement of compensation programs and practices (e.g., base pay structures, incentive plans, recognition programs), ensuring alignment with Apple’s Global Compensation Philosophy and business objectives.
  • Lead the annual compensation planning process for assigned business groups, including managing large data sets related to compensation budgets and compensation planning processes
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with HR, Recruiting, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams, as well as within the broader Compensation organization, to ensure integrated and effective solutions.
  • Gathering and analyzing compensation data to perform analysis and support business needs, for example, job offers, competitive positioning analysis, job leveling and job family reviews and recommendations and other ad hoc analysis
  • Contribute to the implementation and communication of base salary, bonus, and equity programs; and compensation policies and practices
  • 12+ years of experience as a compensation consultant or compensation business partner
  • Exceptional knowledge of Excel
  • Experience and comfort with large, complex data sets
  • Experience with MarketPay, Tableau, and/or Workday a plus
  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High integrity and ethics in handling confidential information
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Highly collaborative style and strong team orientation
  • Energetic, self-starter with the ability to successfully manager multiple priorities in a complex, matrix and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to get involved in the details while maintaining broader view
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • MBA