Senior Compensation Manager

Podium

. Partner with executives and senior leadership to ensure the compensation program attracts the right talent and drives appropriate behaviors and business outcomes .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing compensation programs, including equity management and benchmarking, while effectively collaborating with executives to drive business outcomes. Proficient in analytical skills and compensation principles, ensuring alignment with market trends and regulatory requirements.

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Compensation Program DevelopmentEquity ManagementAnalytical SkillsCompensation Survey ToolsExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Compensation PrinciplesMarket Trends AnalysisRole ClassificationBenchmarkingMerit Cycle ManagementPromotions PlanningOff-Cycle ChangesQuantitative SkillsGoogle SheetsExcel

Soft Skills

Business AcumenCollaborationCommunication SkillsSensitivity in Discussions

Tools & Technologies

Radford

Industry Keywords

Compensation PlanningGlobal Equity ProgramPeople OperationsJob ArchitectureLeveling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with executives and senior leadership to ensure the compensation program attracts the right talent and drives appropriate behaviors and business outcomes
Oversee annual compensation planning, including merit cycles, promotions, off-cycle changes, and executive compensation
Design and maintain role classification and benchmarking aligned with market trends
Own the global equity program, including equity pool planning, management, forecasting, and expansion
Refresh and maintain Podium’s compensation philosophy across all roles
Partner on People Operations priorities, including job architecture, leveling, and other relevant projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Compensation at a software company
Experience building scalable compensation programs in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including Google Sheets/Excel
Strong understanding of compensation principles, including equity, market trends, and regulatory requirements
Strong business acumen and ability to partner with leaders to drive business outcomes over academic structure
Proficiency in compensation survey tools, such as Radford
Effective executive communication skills and ability to present complex topics clearly
Ability to partner with leaders on sensitive topics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open and transparent culture
Life insurance
Long and short-term disability coverage
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Fertility Benefits
Generous vacation time
Three 4-day summer holiday weekends
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k Plan
Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel