What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity & Compensation Partner position at Ancestry?
About Ancestry
When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, connects everyone with their past so they can discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.
We are committed to our location flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office- see the full list of eligible US locations HERE). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.
Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve.
Ancestry encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people’s lives? Join the curious.
We are looking for a Compensation & Equity Partner to lead the compensation function within Ancestry’s Total Rewards team. This professional will partner with our People Business Partner, Accounting, Legal, and Tax teams for the design and delivery of Ancestry employee compensation and equity programs globally. This position will report to the Director, Total Rewards and can be based remotely or in our Lehi, Utah office.
What You Will Do...
Compensation Strategy and Oversight
As a signatory of the ParityPledge in Support of Women and the ParityPledge in Support of People of Color, Ancestry values pay transparency and pay equity. We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position: $100,530 - $125,640 with eligibility for bonus, equity and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision. The actual salary will vary by geographic region and job experience. We will share detailed compensation data for a specific location during the recruiting process. Read more about our benefits HERE.
Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law. For candidates who live in San Francisco, CA, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.
When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, connects everyone with their past so they can discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.
We are committed to our location flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office- see the full list of eligible US locations HERE). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.
Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve.
Ancestry encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people’s lives? Join the curious.
We are looking for a Compensation & Equity Partner to lead the compensation function within Ancestry’s Total Rewards team. This professional will partner with our People Business Partner, Accounting, Legal, and Tax teams for the design and delivery of Ancestry employee compensation and equity programs globally. This position will report to the Director, Total Rewards and can be based remotely or in our Lehi, Utah office.
What You Will Do...
Compensation Strategy and Oversight
- Utilize expertise, key partnerships and data-driven analysis to implement and refine Ancestry’s compensation philosophy and strategy to accomplish company mission and organizational goals.
- Manage regular comprehensive market analyses, including salary surveys and benchmarking data, ensuring pay structures remain competitive and aligned with industry standards and Ancestry’s compensation philosophy.
- Oversee the design, review, and updating of salary ranges, pay grades, incentive programs, and bonus structures and ensure compensation programs support Ancestry’s strategic objectives and attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
- Establish and refine compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures, ensuring alignment with Ancestry’s broader compensation philosophy.
- Stay informed of federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act) and ensure programs remain compliant.
- Lead the analytical framework for compensation data collection, ensuring data integrity within the HRIS and compensation systems. Review and present detailed reports on market trends, salary projections, and budgetary implications to HR partners, leadership and executive management.
- Supervise the job evaluation process, validating and maintaining job descriptions and classifications.
- Manage the total rewards components of the annual compensation review cycles—including merit increases, promotions, and bonus allocations—working closely with HR Business Partners and department leaders.
- Provide strategic compensation guidance to people and finance teams as well as senior leadership. Create and maintain job aids and tools for people team partners to amplify implementation of compensation and equity strategy
- Develop and deliver training sessions, materials, and communications to educate people team partners, managers and employees on compensation policies and processes and address equity and compensation-related inquiries from employees and managers.
- Oversee all aspects of Ancestry’s equity programs (e.g., stock options, RSUs), including cap table management, ensuring they are administered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor compliance with all relevant laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements related to equity compensation.
- Prepare and present regular equity reports and analytics for senior leadership highlighting trends and insights.
- Act as the primary resource for employee equity-related questions, creating clear communication and educational materials.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEP) a plus.
- 7 years of professional experience, including 5 years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, including both cash and equity programs. Strong preference given for experience in a Private Equity environment.
- Strong proficiency with compensation benchmarking tools, HRIS systems, and advanced Excel skills.
- Prior experience administering equity programs (preferably in a private company) using Shareworks or similar platform.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and experience developing and executing holistic compensation strategies and analytics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership and interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
- Must handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
As a signatory of the ParityPledge in Support of Women and the ParityPledge in Support of People of Color, Ancestry values pay transparency and pay equity. We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position: $100,530 - $125,640 with eligibility for bonus, equity and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision. The actual salary will vary by geographic region and job experience. We will share detailed compensation data for a specific location during the recruiting process. Read more about our benefits HERE.
- Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20) and sb1162(1-1-23).
Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law. For candidates who live in San Francisco, CA, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.
Salary : $100,530 - $125,640
