Director, Global Compensation

An overview of this 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 Director of Global Compensation, you will play a pivotal role in aligning compensation strategy with GitLab’s organizational strategy, values and culture. 

What you’ll do  

• Develop, manage and execute a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and ensures it is positioned to attract candidates and motivate and retain current team members

• Manage and administer executive compensation programs and prepare for the compensation committee meetings

• Manage ongoing employee compensation programs such as annual compensation review cycle, bonus accrual and payout, and equity planning

• Continually optimize our job architecture and career pathing framework for both scale and effectiveness in attracting and retaining talent

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the development of short-term incentive compensation (i.e. bonus and sales commissions plans) and long-term incentive compensation (i.e. equity)

• Review current compensation programs and lead the proposal, development, and implementation of necessary changes to align with our global business

• Own the communication strategy and create internal compensation branding messaging and trainings to ensure team members understand the components and value of their compensation package

• Provide thought leadership to business leaders on compensation issues including new hire packages, performance recognition, incentive plans, retention arrangements and compensation structure

• Stay ahead of market trends and develop creative pay practices to ensuring that the organization retains a competitive position in the marketplace

• Determine M&A strategy and execution for compensation

• Lead and mentor a team of compensation professionals to provide strategic business partnership and support while fostering their own growth and development

What you’ll bring 

• Progressive experience and demonstrated leadership in designing and managing compensation ideally at rapidly growing, global companies in a relevant industry

• Strong understanding of executive compensation; in-depth knowledge of core compensation principles and methodologies 

• Forward thinking, creative, and open-minded approach with sound technical skills, analytical ability, and seasoned judgment

• Comfortable and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, high growth, constantly changing, geographically dispersed, transparent environment

• Ability to drive consensus and engagement across a wide variety of stakeholders in multiple parts of the business

• Data-driven leader with a strong ability to analyze and turn data into insights and action plans aligned with company direction

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to package and present complex analyses and recommendations clearly

• Previous experience in both public and startup companies

• Experience preparing for and interacting with the Compensation Committee

• Experience working remotely and managing remote team members is preferred

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

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.