Compensation Manager

7+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits within a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS or tech environment. Deep understanding of compensation structures, job leveling, equity programs, and market benchmarking and complex sales compensation plans. Excellent analytical skills with experience in compensation tools, HRIS, and market data platforms (e.g., Pave, Radford, Mercer). Experience managing benefits programs and understanding regulatory compliance. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leadership and collaborate cross-functionally. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Passion for creating fair, competitive, and transparent total rewards programs.

Analyze compensation data; including salary, incentives, and equity awards to ensure alignment with the company’s goals for attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. Conduct benchmarking and market analyses to develop job families and competitive compensation packages that maintain a clear job architecture and support the company’s strategic growth. Support core compensation operations, including annual planning cycles, system administration and testing, job leveling, salary structure management, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and compensation analytics. Design and maintain a competitive equity compensation strategy that drives performance, supports retention and attraction of top talent, and aligns with the company’s financial objectives. Support equity program operations through ad hoc analyses, project contributions, and preparation of equity grant schedules for the Board of Directors’ Compensation Committee. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly stock-based compensation expenses, and maintain effective operation of all equity-related internal controls. Prepare reports and executive presentations on compensation trends, program effectiveness, and strategic recommendations for key leaders and the Board of Directors. Partner closely with People Business Partners, Recruiting, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration of compensation programs. Develop and guide communication strategies to clearly and effectively convey compensation programs and updates to employees. Coach managers on how to effectively communicate compensation programs, decisions, and changes to their employees with clarity and confidence.