Director - Executive & Equity Compensation
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The Director, Executive & Equity Compensation leads the development and administration of executive compensation, as well as equity compensation philosophies and programs across GitLab. In partnership with the People leadership team, senior business leaders, and external partners, this role will develop meaningful compensation practices that are effective in attracting, rewarding and retaining key talent.
What you’ll do
Lead, implement, and communicate executive and equity compensation philosophies, practices and strategies including base salary, bonuses, long-term incentives, and equity awards
Provide thought leadership to internal partners around industry best practices to motivate and retain top talent globally and serve as a subject matter expert to executives, People partners, and the Compensation Committee
Prepare documentation, present to, and where necessary, guide GitLab’s Compensation Committee
Manage the annual compensation review process for executives
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess and analyze compensation trends, regulations, and market data to inform compensation decisions.
Develop clear and effective communication strategies for compensation programs that impact the GitLab leadership team
Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation practices, policies, and procedures, making adjustments as necessary to maintain competitiveness
Manage relationships with external consultants
What you’ll bring
Deep and progressive experience designing and managing executive and equity compensation programs, ideally at rapidly growing, global companies in a relevant industry
Previous experience in both public and startup companies; IPO experience is ideal
A forward thinking, creative, and open-minded approach with sound technical skills, analytical abilities, and seasoned judgment
Comfortability and enthusiasm about working in a fast-paced, high growth, constantly changing, geographically dispersed, transparent environment
An ability to drive consensus and engagement across a wide variety of stakeholders in multiple parts of the business
A strong ability to analyze and turn data into insights and action plans aligned with company direction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to package and present complex analyses and recommendations clearly
Experience working remotely and with remote team members is preferred
Experience building and leading a team of Compensation team members
High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
About the job
Director - Executive & Equity Compensation
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Management jobs
The Director, Executive & Equity Compensation leads the development and administration of executive compensation, as well as equity compensation philosophies and programs across GitLab. In partnership with the People leadership team, senior business leaders, and external partners, this role will develop meaningful compensation practices that are effective in attracting, rewarding and retaining key talent.
What you’ll do
Lead, implement, and communicate executive and equity compensation philosophies, practices and strategies including base salary, bonuses, long-term incentives, and equity awards
Provide thought leadership to internal partners around industry best practices to motivate and retain top talent globally and serve as a subject matter expert to executives, People partners, and the Compensation Committee
Prepare documentation, present to, and where necessary, guide GitLab’s Compensation Committee
Manage the annual compensation review process for executives
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess and analyze compensation trends, regulations, and market data to inform compensation decisions.
Develop clear and effective communication strategies for compensation programs that impact the GitLab leadership team
Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation practices, policies, and procedures, making adjustments as necessary to maintain competitiveness
Manage relationships with external consultants
What you’ll bring
Deep and progressive experience designing and managing executive and equity compensation programs, ideally at rapidly growing, global companies in a relevant industry
Previous experience in both public and startup companies; IPO experience is ideal
A forward thinking, creative, and open-minded approach with sound technical skills, analytical abilities, and seasoned judgment
Comfortability and enthusiasm about working in a fast-paced, high growth, constantly changing, geographically dispersed, transparent environment
An ability to drive consensus and engagement across a wide variety of stakeholders in multiple parts of the business
A strong ability to analyze and turn data into insights and action plans aligned with company direction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to package and present complex analyses and recommendations clearly
Experience working remotely and with remote team members is preferred
Experience building and leading a team of Compensation team members
High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.