Overview of the Role

At GitLab, we seek to enable a high performance culture while keeping team members’ experience at the forefront of everything we do. As the Compensation Partner you will play a pivotal role in aligning compensation strategy with GitLab’s organizational strategy, values and culture, with a focus on R&D compensation. The role will be responsible for all international compensation. 

What you’ll do 

• Promote an understanding of compensation philosophy, practices and administration across all levels of the organization 

• Build strong partnerships with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners to attract and retain top talent

• Assist the team in administering various programs such as annual compensation review, promotion cycles, bonus program, etc.

• Demonstrate ownership to drive compensation programs within client groups and serve as a trusted adviser and business partner 

• Work closely with the team to maintain GitLab’s global job architecture and ensure it meets the needs of the business 

• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the People team to develop solutions, programs and policies

• Develop and deploy training materials to promote an understanding of compensation philosophies, practices and administration across all levels of the organization

• Provide education regarding equity plans at GitLab in collaboration with Stock Administration to ensure team members understand the potential value of their equity

• Support the team in preparation of Compensation and Leadership Development Committee meetings

• Ensure compliance with all international rules and regulations (we operate in 60+ countries)

What you’ll bring 

• Demonstrated experience in Global compensation, ideally in fast-paced, dynamic environment 

• Experience working with People Business Partners or senior leaders in a business facing role to solve compensation challenges

• Experience working in both private and public companies and managing and scaling various compensation programs through periods of high growth

• Ability to build complex compensation models and articulate it in a simple and clear manner 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A shared interest in our values, and working in accordance with those values

• Ability to use GitLab

• Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the ​​confidence gap​.​​ You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being

• All remote, asynchronous work environment

• Flexible Paid Time Off

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Growth and development budget 

• Parental leave 

• Home office support

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