Compensation Specialist

Location: Hoboken, NJ

Division: Management

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: VP of HR

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description 

The Compensation Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of compensation programs, including base pay, bonuses, equity awards, and bi-monthly payroll support. This individual will play a critical role in supporting annual compensation cycles, new hire offers, equity administration, payroll coordination, and market benchmarking, while helping to standardize and document compensation and payroll-related processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Compensation & Equity

- Administer company-wide compensation programs, including base salary, incentive compensation, and equity (RSUs and stock options)

- Support annual and off-cycle compensation reviews, including data preparation, analysis, and implementation

- Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using compensation surveys (e.g., Aon Radford or comparable sources)

- Partner with HR leadership on offer development, promotions, adjustments, and internal equity reviews

- Support equity administration processes in collaboration with external vendors (e.g., E*TRADE, equity administrators)

- Maintain compensation data, documentation, and audit-ready records

- Assist in developing, documenting, and improving compensation policies, guidelines, and workflows

Payroll Support

- Support bi-monthly payroll processing in partnership with HR, Finance, and the payroll provider

- Prepare and validate compensation-related payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, equity income, and retroactive adjustments

- Review payroll reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies related to compensation and equity earnings

- Coordinate with Finance and Payroll on payroll tax reporting, W-2/W-2c reporting, and other compensation-related filings

- Ensure payroll practices align with compensation programs, internal controls, and compliance requirements (including SOX-related controls, where applicable)

Cross-Functional Partnership

- Partner with Finance, Payroll, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax treatment and reporting of compensation and equity

- Respond to compensation- and payroll-related inquiries from HR leadership and people managers

- Support audits, reconciliations, and internal reviews related to compensation and payroll processes

Required Skills and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree

- 3–6+ years of experience in compensation, payroll, HR, or total rewards

- Hands-on experience supporting payroll processing, preferably bi-monthly payrolls

- Working knowledge of equity compensation (RSUs, stock options) and related tax considerations

- Experience with compensation surveys and market pricing methodologies

- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and process orientation

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

- Experience in a publicly traded company or SOX-controlled environment preferred

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.