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Compensation Program Manager

Snap


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 157000 - 235000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together.


The Company operates Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world and Specs Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human in addition to Bitmoji Saturn and other digital services.


The People Team drives our values of being kind smart and creative across Snaps global workforce. We work together to empower our teams to hire thoughtful and passionate innovators help people do their best work grow their careers and build healthy and productive workspaces in a safe and cohesive community. Together we are Talent Total Rewards IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity and Awareness) HR Tech People Analytics People Services Council Learning & Development and Employee Relations.

Were looking for a Compensation Program Manager to join Snaps Global Compensation this role youll own the end-to-end execution of our compensation planning cycles and serve as a compensation partner to a portfolio of G&A client groups while also helping the broader team modernize how we work through smarter use of AI.

What Youll Do:

  • Own end-to-end execution of Snaps compensation planning cycles (base bonus and equity) including project plans milestone tracking stakeholder communication system readiness and post-cycle audits to ensure accurate on-time delivery

  • Lead select compensation programs and projects from design through rollout partnering cross-functionally with Finance Legal HRBPs and the People Tech team on plan changes and tool enhancements

  • Act as an AI champion for the Compensation team: project-manage the identification and rollout of AI-enabled workflows (e.g. accelerating benchmarking scenario modeling stakeholder communications) and build enablement resources so the team adopts them effectively

  • Analyze competitive trends in cash equity and total rewards using tools like Radford Pave and Compa to inform program design benchmarking and pay positioning recommendations

  • Build and deliver enablement resources (e.g. calculators FAQs manager guides and executive-ready presentations) that help leaders and client groups understand and apply Snaps compensation philosophy and programs

  • Supportthe operational backbone of the equity program by drafting FAQs and employee-facing guides while driving continuous improvement across equity operations and elevating the overall employee experience around equity

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear actionable recommendations for audiences ranging from managers to executives

  • Polished written verbal and presentation skills; comfortable building and delivering executive-ready slides and narratives

  • Strong program/project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadline-driven cycles and initiatives

  • Familiarity with compensation norms and labor market trends outside the U.S.

  • Effective partner management skills with experience navigating ambiguity across HRBPs Talent Acquisition Finance and business leaders

  • Genuine interest in applying AI tools to improve compensation workflows and team productivity

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Finance or another related field or equivalent years of experience

  • 5 years of compensation experience at a technology company including end-to-end ownership of compensation programs or planning cycles

  • Experience serving as a compensation business partner to client groups and/or senior leaders

  • Hands-on experience with an HRIS platform (Workday strongly preferred) and market benchmarking tools (e.g. Radford Pave Compa)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting compensation for a range of G&A functions

  • Experience with equity administration platforms (e.g. Schwab EquiView or similar)

  • Experience identifying project-managing or deploying AI-enabled tools or workflows within an HR or Compensation function

  • Experience working with large datasets using tools like BigQuery or SQL; familiarity with Python a plus

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA WA NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $157000-$235000 annually.


Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $149000-$223000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $133000-$200000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Required Experience:

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