Senior Compensation Manager

Waabi

. Build a deep understanding of Waabi's growth path, including headcount plans, commercialization milestones, geographic expansion, and funding outlook, and use it to guide compensation decisions .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation strategy development, including designing compensation structures and programs, conducting market benchmarking, and ensuring pay equity compliance. Proficient in analytical modeling and utilizing AI tools to enhance compensation processes and workflows.

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Compensation Strategy DevelopmentMarket Benchmarking ExpertiseAnalytical Modeling SkillsAI Tools ApplicationExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Compensation Philosophy DesignCompensation Structure DevelopmentForecast BuildingBenchmarking MethodologySurvey Methodology

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationJudgmentDiscretionTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Compensation ToolAI ToolsRadfordCartaPave

Industry Keywords

High-Growth TechnologyPay EquityCompensation PlanningPrivate Company CompensationSelf-Driving Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a deep understanding of Waabi's growth path, including headcount plans, commercialization milestones, geographic expansion, and funding outlook, and use it to guide compensation decisions
Define how base, equity, and variable pay work together; set the long-term compensation philosophy, ranges, grant guidelines, and evolution roadmap
Own the end-to-end annual compensation cycle, including administering the compensation tool and partnering with managers and senior leaders
Streamline and scale compensation processes, including through AI tools where valuable
Lead market benchmarking for all roles across Waabi's locations, including job matching, survey submissions, and recommending cash and equity range updates
Build compensation forecasts with Finance, model spend and equity usage against the business plan, and conduct analysis projects
Lead compensation enablement and education across the organization
Train managers on compensation structure, philosophy, and pay decisions
Help employees understand total compensation, including stock options
Equip Recruiting to structure competitive offers and build employee communications
Advise company leadership and translate complex compensation topics into recommendations and trade-offs for the executive team
Manage preparation of compensation materials for board review and discussions
Ensure pay equity and compliance through regular reviews and adherence to pay transparency and reporting requirements across the U.S. and Canada

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
7+ years of compensation experience, ideally in high-growth technology companies, including owning annual cycles and multi-location benchmarking
Experience designing compensation philosophy, structures and programs (salary, variable and equity)
Extensive analytical and modeling skills, including building forecasts
Expertise in benchmarking and survey methodology (Radford, Carta, Pave, etc.)
Executive presence, with clear, confident communication to employees, managers, and senior executives
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive, confidential information
Enthusiasm for applying AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to improve workflows
Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others
Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions
Experience with private company compensation planning, including planning through company evolution (revenue, funding, and maturity) (bonus/nice to have)
Experience managing preparation for board review of compensation programs (bonus/nice to have)
Direct experience in High-Tech, AI or AV company (bonus/nice to have)
Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate compensation analysis, modeling, or cycle workflows (bonus/nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity awards
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only)
Unlimited Vacation
Flexible hours and Work from Home support
Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office)
Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually
Equity incentive awards
Annual performance bonus