Compensation Manager

Applied Intuition • Mountain View, CA

298d • $100,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in compensation
• Ability to operationalize compensation processes for scale
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing job leveling and compensation frameworks in organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Rippling and Carta
• Fluency in global compensation practices and regulations
• Proven experience in improving payroll operations

Responsibilities

• Own our internal compensation adjustment process and execute all changes including salary, bonus, and equity refreshers
• Implement a compensation approval system by collaborating closely with Applied's Founders, Head of People and Places, Head of Finance, and potentially external consultants
• Identify and implement new 401k provider for scale
• Consolidate international payroll providers for efficiency
• Benchmark bands and employee pay and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and compensation
• Stay updated with industry trends, tax regulations, and best practices
• Oversee the end-to-end global payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees

Benefits

• Base salary, equity, and benefits
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree