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INTRODUCTION
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About The Team
Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure, as our international business scales and expands into new markets. We're looking for a well-rounded and seasoned tax professional to help us lead this effort.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reporting into the Tax Counsel function, you'll serve as a deep subject matter expert on the tax and regulatory complexities of employee benefits, executive compensation, and global equity programs.
- You'll play a central part in structuring tax-efficient compensation arrangements and ensuring rigorous compliance across domestic and international jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted in-house advisor to Tax, Finance, Legal, Equity, and People partners on all aspects of employee benefits and compensation tax issues, including U.S. and cross-border tax matters related to equity and cash incentive compensation plans, Section 409A, restricted stock units, stock options, and deferred compensation programs
- Provide tax advisory support on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings—evaluate and manage the impacts on compensation and equity programs and employee taxation
- Perform analysis to develop and document tax positions related to corporate transactions and equity and compensation initiatives undertaken by the company
- Act as a cross-functional resource for internal stakeholders navigating tax questions relating to employee compensation and benefits matters, and support project implementation compliant with U.S. and foreign tax and regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement policies and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance of employee compensation and benefits plans with relevant U.S. domestic and foreign tax requirements
- Provide tax technical support for external audits related to equity and compensation, and collaborate with external advisors globally to evaluate equity and compensation tax impacts of corporate transactions and company initiatives
- Support compensation-related corporate governance matters and disclosures, including executive compensation rules and disclosure requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
- 6-10 years of equity, compensation, and benefits tax experience, including experience in a large law firm tax group or public accounting firm tax practice
- JD required
- Deep technical expertise with U.S. federal and international tax rules governing executive compensation and benefits, and employment taxes
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including equity and compensation tax due diligence, integration workstreams, and reviewing relevant provisions in legal transaction documents
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex tax issues into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and prioritize work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA, LLM in taxation
- Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment
- Industry experience at a multinational organization with exposure to technology, payments, or financial services
- Experience using AI technologies and building AI agents to automate finance functions or workflows
In-office expectations
Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
PAY AND BENEFITS
The annual US base salary range for this role is $225,600 - $338,400. 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. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.
INTRODUCTION
Who we are
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About The Team
Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure, as our international business scales and expands into new markets. We're looking for a well-rounded and seasoned tax professional to help us lead this effort.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reporting into the Tax Counsel function, you'll serve as a deep subject matter expert on the tax and regulatory complexities of employee benefits, executive compensation, and global equity programs.
- You'll play a central part in structuring tax-efficient compensation arrangements and ensuring rigorous compliance across domestic and international jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted in-house advisor to Tax, Finance, Legal, Equity, and People partners on all aspects of employee benefits and compensation tax issues, including U.S. and cross-border tax matters related to equity and cash incentive compensation plans, Section 409A, restricted stock units, stock options, and deferred compensation programs
- Provide tax advisory support on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings—evaluate and manage the impacts on compensation and equity programs and employee taxation
- Perform analysis to develop and document tax positions related to corporate transactions and equity and compensation initiatives undertaken by the company
- Act as a cross-functional resource for internal stakeholders navigating tax questions relating to employee compensation and benefits matters, and support project implementation compliant with U.S. and foreign tax and regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement policies and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance of employee compensation and benefits plans with relevant U.S. domestic and foreign tax requirements
- Provide tax technical support for external audits related to equity and compensation, and collaborate with external advisors globally to evaluate equity and compensation tax impacts of corporate transactions and company initiatives
- Support compensation-related corporate governance matters and disclosures, including executive compensation rules and disclosure requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
- 6-10 years of equity, compensation, and benefits tax experience, including experience in a large law firm tax group or public accounting firm tax practice
- JD required
- Deep technical expertise with U.S. federal and international tax rules governing executive compensation and benefits, and employment taxes
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including equity and compensation tax due diligence, integration workstreams, and reviewing relevant provisions in legal transaction documents
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex tax issues into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and prioritize work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA, LLM in taxation
- Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment
- Industry experience at a multinational organization with exposure to technology, payments, or financial services
- Experience using AI technologies and building AI agents to automate finance functions or workflows
In-office expectations
Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
PAY AND BENEFITS
The annual US base salary range for this role is $225,600 - $338,400. 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. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal8
- WTW3
- Equifax2
- Institutional Shareholder Services2
- Klaviyo2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Investment & Asset Management9
- Technology & Software9
- Education8
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation and benefits jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Experience administering or designing health, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans
- Knowledge of federal regulations including ERISA, FLSA, ACA, and COBRA compliance requirements
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential preferred
- Ability to conduct compensation benchmarking and salary survey analysis using market data tools
Tips for Your Compensation And Benefits Job Search
Quantify your benefits program impact
Recruiters screening compensation and benefits resumes want numbers tied to outcomes. Replace phrases like 'managed benefits programs' with the employee headcount you supported, cost savings achieved through plan redesign, or open enrollment participation rates you improved.
List your certifications front and center
Credentials like CEBS, CCP, CBP, or PHR signal domain expertise instantly. Put them in your resume header or a dedicated certifications section, not buried in education. Hiring managers in this field scan for them before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compensation and benefits openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by plan type or specialty
Compensation and benefits is broad. If your background is in 401(k) administration or equity plan management, target job listings that name those plan types explicitly rather than applying to generic 'total rewards' roles where your niche experience may not be the priority.
Prepare for a technical case in interviews
Many compensation and benefits interviews include a scenario exercise, such as benchmarking a role using market data or modeling a benefits cost change. Practice walking through your methodology aloud, not just your conclusion, because interviewers evaluate your analytical process as much as your answer.
Negotiate with market data you sourced yourself
When discussing your own offer, reference the same compensation benchmarking tools you use professionally, such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. Citing a credible source positions you as a practitioner, not just a candidate pushing back.
Compensation And Benefits Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compensation and benefits professionals?
The companies hiring the most compensation and benefits professionals right now include Alvarez & Marsal, WTW, and Equifax, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and technology companies consistently maintain the highest volume of openings in this field.
How many compensation and benefits jobs are remote?
About 16% of compensation and benefits openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible HR specializations. Roles focused on compensation benchmarking, benefits program analysis, and HRIS administration tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring regular employee-facing benefits counseling are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a compensation and benefits professional?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, then gain early experience in HR generalist or payroll roles to build foundational knowledge of total rewards. Pursue a specialist certification such as CEBS or CCP to signal domain expertise. Move into dedicated compensation or benefits analyst roles, then build toward senior positions by leading plan design projects or managing vendor relationships.
How do you get hired in compensation and benefits with little experience?
Target entry-level HR analyst or benefits administrator roles, which require familiarity with benefits enrollment systems rather than deep plan design experience. Emphasize any exposure to HRIS platforms, payroll processing, or open enrollment support from internships or generalist HR work. Pursuing the CEBS Associate credential while job searching demonstrates commitment to the specialty and helps you compete against candidates with more direct experience.
What does the compensation and benefits interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a recruiter screen focused on your HR background, followed by a panel interview with the total rewards team and an HR business partner. Expect at least one technical exercise, such as reviewing a salary survey spreadsheet, walking through a benefits renewal decision, or explaining how you would structure a job evaluation process. Final rounds often include a conversation with a senior HR leader or CFO.
Where can I find and apply to compensation and benefits jobs?
You can find and apply to compensation and benefits jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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