Compensation Manager

Zipline•South San Francisco, CA

7d•$150,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Zipline is building the world's first instant logistics system, using autonomy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing to transform how goods move around the globe. As we continue to scale across multiple countries, business units, and talent markets, we're looking for a Staff Compensation Manager to help shape how we attract, reward, and retain exceptional talent. Reporting into the Head of People Ops, this role will lead the development of compensation strategies that support Zipline's growth while balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and long-term business objectives. You'll partner closely with leaders across People, Recruiting, Finance, and the business to guide compensation decisions, improve programs and processes, and provide data-driven insights that influence workforce strategy. This is a highly strategic individual contributor role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organization.

Requirements

8+ years of compensation experience, including ownership of complex compensation programs and senior-level compensation decisions.
Strong understanding of compensation strategy, market benchmarking, job architecture, and pay governance.
Experience working in high-growth technology, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, or similarly complex organizations.
Advanced analytical and modeling skills with the ability to translate data into business recommendations.
Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and driving decisions across multiple functions.
Experience building scalable processes and operating models in fast-moving environments.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations to senior leaders.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification.
Experience managing or leading compensation globally.
Experience working with private-company equity programs.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Zipline's compensation philosophy, frameworks, and governance practices.
Lead compensation strategy and decision-making for senior leaders and executive-level roles.
Partner with Recruiting on competitive offer strategies across technical, manufacturing, operations, and business functions.
Design and maintain market-pricing methodologies that support global hiring and workforce expansion.
Conduct compensation analyses and modeling to inform pay decisions, retention strategies, and workforce planning.
Advise leaders on promotions, leveling, organizational changes, and other compensation-related decisions.
Develop scalable tools, guidelines, and processes that improve consistency and efficiency across compensation programs.
Monitor market trends, emerging pay practices, and competitive talent landscapes to inform future strategy.
Partner closely with Finance, People Business Partners, People Operations, and HR systems teams to ensure operational excellence.
Contribute to the evolution of Zipline's broader Total Rewards strategy, including equity, benefits, and recognition programs.