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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing total compensation strategies, including salary bands, equity programs, and benefits administration. Proficient in communicating complex compensation concepts and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Total Compensation Strategy DevelopmentEquity Compensation ExpertiseBenefits Program AdministrationCompensation Structure DesignCompliance with FLSA and ACA
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Hard Skills
Compensation AnalysisJob Architecture DevelopmentEquity Program AdministrationVendor Relationship ManagementMarket Data Utilization
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Thrive in AmbiguityLeadership Experience
Tools & Technologies
PaveLevels.fyiCartaRadfordWorkdayRippling
Industry Keywords
Total RewardsHigh-Growth TechSaaSEmployee EducationCompensation Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and own Decagon's total compensation philosophy, including salary bands, equity guidelines, bonus structures, and benefits programs
- Build and maintain a job architecture and leveling framework across the company
- Lead annual and mid-year compensation review cycles with Finance and People Business Partners
- Own equity program administration, including grant processes, refresh cycles, employee education, and vesting communications
- Manage benefits programs end-to-end, including open enrollment, broker relationships, and ongoing plan design
- Serve as the internal expert on compensation and benefits compliance, including FLSA, ACA, and state-level requirements
- Partner with Recruiting to build competitive offers and attract top talent
- Develop clear communications explaining employees' total compensation packages
- Partner directly with People leadership, Finance, and the founders
- Stand up the expected compensation committee and provide analytical rigor and governance for a late-stage company
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards at a high-growth tech or SaaS company
- Experience building or significantly rebuilding compensation structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks
- Deep expertise in equity compensation, including option plans, RSUs, and refresh cycles
- Experience supporting equity education and communications for employees
- Experience designing and administering competitive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and ancillary programs
- Experience managing vendor relationships and renewals
- Experience using market data such as Pave and Levels.fyi to build defensible compensation models
- Experience partnering with Finance on headcount planning, compensation accruals, and total compensation cost modeling
- Strong ability to communicate complex compensation concepts to employees, managers, and executives
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and move quickly without sacrificing rigor
- Leadership experience is a plus
- Experience at a company scaled from approximately 100 to 500+ employees is a plus
- Experience with executive compensation and board-level reporting is a plus
- Experience supporting international expansion and structuring compensation across multiple geographies is a plus
- Familiarity with HR technology and compensation tooling, including Carta, Pave, Radford, Workday, and Rippling
- Legally authorized to work in the country where the role is located
- College or university attendance information required in the application form
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
- Parental Leave
- Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
- Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
- Daily lunches and snacks in the office
- Take what you need vacation policy (UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)