Manager, Global Compensation and Equity

Summary

Join Bird, a company revolutionizing urban mobility, as their Global Compensation & Equity Manager. Reporting to the VP, People, you will spearhead the development and implementation of global compensation and equity strategies. This role demands expertise in international compensation practices and equity administration, requiring strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment with business goals and legal compliance. The position involves leading compensation initiatives, managing equity programs, and collaborating on global benefits. Bird offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Possess a strong understanding of international compensation practices, equity administration, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, while maintaining a commitment to fairness and transparency in how we reward our global team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and lead Bird’s global total rewards strategy, with a primary focus on compensation and equity programs, to effectively support global talent attraction, motivation, and retention
• Ensure global compensation and equity programs are strategically aligned with business goals, our People-first culture, and local market practices
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and global business leaders to ensure strategic alignment, budgetary compliance, and a globally consistent yet locally relevant approach to compensation and equity
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the VP, People and Executive team on all global compensation and equity matters
• Lead global compensation initiatives including market mapping, job architecture, and benchmarking for new and evolving roles using tools like Radford, Pave, and internal benchmarking frameworks
• Own and drive the compensation process for Bird’s Annual Performance Review Cycle (Bird Performance Review / BPR), including merit and promotion planning, in partnership with Finance and People Business Partners
• Manage salary bands, job leveling, and internal pay equity reviews, ensuring a scalable and transparent approach to compensation
• Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure all programs meet local compliance requirements and align with Bird’s compensation philosophy
• Leverage systems such as BambooHR (HRIS), Radford, Pave, Google Suite, Zendesk, and Greenhouse to support workflow, decision-making, and documentation
• Own the end-to-end administration and strategy of compensation, & equity programs , ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business goals
• Lead equity planning cycles, including refreshes and off-cycle grants, and partner with Legal and Finance on program design and execution
• Build tools, documentation, and employee education materials to increase understanding and transparency of programs across levels
• Support executive compensation planning and Board-level reporting on total rewards and equity strategy
• Work closely with the Global Benefits & Wellness Manager to ensure the overall global total rewards strategy is cohesive and competitive
• Partner with the Global Benefits & Wellness Manager to understand the global landscape of benefits, perks, and wellness programs and provide input on strategic direction where compensation and benefits intersect
• Collaborate on initiatives and projects that require integration across compensation, equity, benefits, and wellness to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Support the Global Benefits & Wellness Manager with data and insights related to the impact of benefits and wellness programs on attraction and retention
• Use data and analytics to monitor the effectiveness of rewards programs and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and processes that ensure program governance, scalability, and compliance
• Support internal audits, due diligence, and compensation-related disclosures as needed
• Leverage the People Tech Stack to support program design, execution, analytics, and employee experience, including:HRIS & People Systems: BambooHR, ADP, Ceridian DayforceCompensation & Benchmarking: Radford, PaveRecruiting & Performance: Greenhouse, LatticeService & Knowledge Management: Zendesk, ConfluenceCollaboration & Analytics: Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs), custom dashboards and reporting tools
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and People Business Partners
• Act as a thought partner and internal consultant to People team colleagues and business leaders across the organization

Benefits

• We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge
• We also offer a work-from-home stipend, an employer-paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be