Sr. Compensation Manager

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GAQ127R143

While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role candidates in other locations will be considered.

Databricks is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation lead to serve as a trusted partner to founders and senior leadership in our R&D org (technology and product teams). This is a key role on the Compensation function at Databricks reporting to the Senior Director of Compensation. This role will support long-term business objectives by working within the overall Compensation philosophy to co-create compensation models that help attract retain and motivate world-class technical talent.

At Databricks we dont believe compensation is just a number; its a tool to recognize that every employee is an owner and a part of our success. We are looking for a team member with a solid foundation and history of success in doing just that!

Scope of the role

This is a hands-on high-impact role that will effectively cover below areas and the anticipated time spent on each:

Compensation solutioning for R&D Talent (40%)
Managing Compensation processes through the employee life cycle (30%)
Contributing to building and delivering enterprise-wide compensation programs/ frameworks (30%)

Requirements

Were looking for someone who has the following muscles:

Comp expertise

Know your craft - Job architecture Comp frameworks Market pricing Year-end and Midyear pay cycle global compensation practices pay for performance design
Know your data - Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear outputs and recommendations. Analyze competitive trends in cash equity and total rewards to inform decision-making and tradeoffs. Advanced capabilities required in gSheets excel. Well love it if you know tableau SQL python or have used AI for comp analytics though not a requirement
Know the competition - Deep expertise in tech compensation practices especially around new-hire and refresh equity strategies in the tech sector
Be rational - Ability to balance comp knowledge with business solutioning from a first principles viewpoint.

Operational and partnership excellence

Build innovatively & scale effectively - create innovative frameworks/solutions to not just solve todays issues but also thinking ahead and anticipating future needs
Operational capability - Ability to connect the dots between systems players programs to seamlessly deliver compensation programs/ products
Savvy collaborator - Partner closely with founders and executive leadership to pre-empt understand and solve business needs. Navigate at times competing priorities and opinions to drive the best outcomes
Trusted advisor - Act as a trusted advisor on compensation decisions including offers promotions leveling retention and M&A scenarios. Support sensitive high-stakes compensation decisions with sound judgment and data-backed recommendations.

Required Experience:

Manager

GAQ127R143While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role candidates in other locations will be considered.Databricks is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation lead to serve as a trusted partner to founders and senior leadership in our R&D org (technology and produc...