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full-timeCompensation Programs Specialist
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Anthropic is an artificial‑intelligence research company focused on building reliable, interpretable and steerable AI systems that are safe for users and society. The Compensation Programs Specialist internship sits within the People team and acts as the operational hub for the firm’s compensation initiatives. The intern will own end‑to‑end administration of non‑cyclical pay programs, process submissions, coordinate approvals, run bi‑annual data audits, and ensure equity grants are issued according to policy. They will maintain compensation resources such as playbooks and job architecture tables, flag process gaps and help improve workflows, and support the Compensation Partners on program design tasks. The role requires strong organization, meticulous attention to detail, and advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills for data modeling. Effective written communication and the ability to collaborate with People, Finance, Legal and recruiting teams are essential. Candidates with coursework or experience in total rewards, HRIS tools, equity administration, or related people‑operations functions and a comfort with fast‑moving, high‑growth environments will thrive.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Courses: B.E
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0-1 year experience eligible.
About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role: Anthropic is seeking a Compensation Programs Specialist to join our People team. In this role, you'll be the operational backbone of our compensation programs — coordinating and executing the processes that keep our pay programs running smoothly and on time. You'll work closely with Compensation Partners, People Partners, Finance, and Recruiting to ensure compensation workflows are delivered accurately and consistently across the organization. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by running reliable operational processes at a high-growth company. Responsibilities: Own the administration of our non-cyclical compensation programs end-to-end, including processing submissions, coordinating approvals, and ensuring timely and accurate processing in partnership with People Partners, People Operations, and Payroll Support bi-annual compensation cycles including data audits, cash, equity, and peer group reviews, and survey submissions Coordinate with Recruiting Operations and Equity Administrators to ensure equity grants are processed in accordance with our policies Maintain and improve compensation resources for the business and team, including our compensation hub, playbooks, compensation tables, and job architecture, ensuring guidance is current and accurate Identify and flag process gaps or inconsistencies, and partner with the broader compensation team to improve operational workflows Partner with the Compensation Partners team on program design workstreams Minimum Qualifications: Are highly organized and able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing deadlines Have exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Have proficient Excel/Google Sheets skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling Communicate clearly and proactively, keeping stakeholders informed and unblocked Are a collaborative partner who enjoys working across People, Finance, Legal, and business teams Thrive in fast-moving environments and are energized by building reliable, repeatable processes Preferred Qualifications: Have 4 + years of experience in compensation, total rewards, people operations, or a closely related field Have experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) or compensation administration tools (e.g., Shareworks/Carta) Have familiarity with equity compensation programs and related administration Be familiar with compensation data providers (e.g., Radford/Aon, Mercer) Strong collaboration and program management skills Be interested in Anthropic's mission and the unique compensation challenges that come with building at the frontier of AI The annual compensation range for this role is listed below. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. Annual Salary: $140,000 — $140,000 USD Logistics Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team. Your safety matters to us. To protect yourself from potential scams, remember that Anthropic recruiters only contact you from @anthropic.com email addresses. In some cases, we may
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Compensation Programs Specialist at Anthropic: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Compensation Programs Specialist role at Anthropic?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree (B.E); freshers are welcome.
- What skills does the Compensation Programs Specialist role require?
- The listing highlights AI, Excel. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Anthropic has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Compensation Programs Specialist position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as hybrid, with San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Anthropic has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Compensation Programs Specialist role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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