Compensation Manager

Summary

Join Collibra's Total Rewards team as a Compensation Manager, playing a key role in designing and implementing global compensation programs. You will leverage your expertise to develop and administer compensation structures, aligning with market trends and driving business outcomes. This involves high-impact projects like executive compensation analyses and Compensation Committee preparation, utilizing AI tools for enhanced insights. The role requires collaboration with various teams, including People, Finance, and business leaders, to guide compensation decisions. You will also support equity programs and ensure compliance with regulations. This is an ideal opportunity for a compensation professional seeking challenging work in a fast-paced tech environment.

Requirements

• 6 - 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally in global technology companies
• Expertise in core compensation areas, including base pay structures, job leveling, equity compensation, and bonus plan design
• Strong knowledge of market pricing methodologies and survey tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Option Impact)
• Experience supporting or directly contributing to executive compensation design and Compensation Committee deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to build complex models and apply compensation principles to real-world business scenarios
• Proficiency in Excel/Sheets
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain global compensation structures, including salary ranges, job architecture, and variable pay programs aligned with evolving market trends
• Lead and support compensation cycles such as annual and mid-year salary reviews, bonus planning, and equity refreshes
• Partner with People, Finance, and business leaders to lead strategy and guide compensation decisions tied to hiring, promotions, and retention
• Support the strategy, forecasting, tracking, and evolution of equity programs (e.g., RSUs), including country-specific considerations and employee communications
• Provide analytical and operational support for executive compensation programs, including base pay, equity, and performance-based incentives
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to develop materials and models for Compensation Committee meetings
• Assist in preparing materials related to equity strategy, burn rate, dilution, and executive pay positioning for senior leadership and Board audiences
• Leverage AI and analytics tools to enhance compensation modeling, streamline benchmarking, and strengthen data-driven decision-making
• Develop frameworks, tools, and messaging to help leaders understand and apply compensation principles effectively
• Lead and collaborate on cross-functional projects spanning pay, performance, mobility, and systems, while driving global benchmarking, job evaluations, and accurate job architecture in partnership with HR and Talent Acquisition
• Serve as a global subject matter expert on compensation, advising cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance, governance, and progress on pay equity initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS
• Experience working with executive compensation or M&A or IPO initiatives
• Familiarity with compensation requirements across multiple countries/regions (e.g., US, EMEA, APAC)
• CCP certification or equivalent coursework in compensation
• A strategic thinker with strong operational rigor, able to zoom in and out as needed
• An excellent communicator (written and verbal), with a proven ability to influence across HR, Finance, and leadership teams
• Proactive and curious, with an interest in leveraging new technologies to modernize compensation practices

Benefits

• Equity ownership at every level
• Bonus potential
• A Flex Fund monthly stipend
• Pension/401k plans