Compensation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of compensation partnerships for both the EPD and G&A groups, acting as the main contact for benchmarking, band inquiries, and compensation decisions within these areas.

• Lead the entire compensation cycle programs and enablement processes, managing year-end and mid-year cycles from timelines and resources to manager support and closure reporting.

• Develop and sustain analytical models for compensation scenario analysis, band assessments, equity burn projections, and internal equity reports; convert complex results into clear, actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.

• Oversee and enhance our compensation and equity systems, including Pave and Carta, ensuring data accuracy and consistency as we grow.

• Work proactively with PBPs, Finance, and EPD leadership to align compensation strategies with workforce planning—highlighting risks and insights proactively and acting as a reliable thought partner on compensation matters.

• Identify and bridge gaps in compensation infrastructure—enhancing operational workflows, documentation, and tools with a focus on automating and standardizing processes to support a larger, global team in the future.

• Assist with compensation-related compliance initiatives, ensuring our practices remain competitive and consistent as we expand.

• Utilize AI tools to enhance your contributions—we encourage everyone at Vanta to actively seek out ways AI can increase their effectiveness in their roles.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of in-house compensation experience within a technology company, with proven program ownership at the senior individual contributor level.

• Practical experience using Radford for job matching, data collection, and benchmarking methodologies (mandatory).

• Proven history of managing complete compensation cycles (merit, equity, promotions) independently in-house, rather than in a support or coordination role.

• Strong analytical modeling capabilities paired with the ability to distill complex findings into clear recommendations for business leaders and non-technical stakeholders.

• Established ability to build trust with PBPs, Finance, and managers as a proactive thought partner who identifies issues prior to being prompted.

• Experience in organizations with 1,000+ employees; prior exposure to pre-IPO or public companies is preferred.

• Experience with the EPD population is advantageous.

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.

• Willingness to utilize AI to enhance skills and strengthen work, showcasing curiosity, a desire to learn, and sound judgment in the responsible application of AI to boost efficiency and impact.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for the majority of medical plans.

• 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave for all new parents.

• Health & wellness stipend.

• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend.

• Commuter benefits for team members working at the SF and NYC offices.

• Family planning benefits.

• Matching 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting.

• Flexible PTO policy, along with 80 hours of Sick Time.

• 11 company-paid holidays.

• Engaging virtual team-building activities, lunch and learn sessions, and other company-wide events!