Director, Compensation

Housecall Pro

6h • $140,000 - $155,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Director, Compensation, you lead your team and cross-functional partners in designing and executing a compensation strategy that evolves with the company’s growth, complexity, and stage of maturity. You bring deep expertise in executive and broad-based compensation, with a track record of guiding organizations through IPO preparation, transition, and ongoing public company operations. You are highly skilled at managing equity programs, engaging with the Compensation Committee, and supporting S-1 development and SEC disclosures. You thrive in high-growth environments and are energized by building programs that are both scalable and compliant. You ensure all compensation practices (executive, equity, and employee-level) align with company values, performance goals, and external market expectations. You communicate effectively at all levels, from board presentations to tactical execution, always bringing data-backed clarity to complex decisions. Our team is passionate, empathetic, hard working, and above all else focused on improving the lives of our service professionals (our Pros). Our success is their success.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive compensation experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting IPO-readiness and public company transitions, including working with Compensation Committees and managing external reporting (i.e. S-1, proxy statements, 10-K, etc.)
• Expertise in executive compensation, equity administration, and public company pay practices
• Advanced modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets; proficiency with compensation systems (i.e. Radford, Equity Edge, Workday, etc)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence at all levels, including Board and C-Suite
• Ability to simplify complex data and policies into actionable and transparent communication
• High level of accountability, integrity, and discretion, particularly with sensitive compensation information
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and leading change in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Inspire, motivate, and advocate for team members by serving as a spokesperson and key leader

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compensation strategies aligned with business goals, public readiness, and employee engagement
• Lead the development and governance of executive compensation and equity programs, including benchmarking, design, and ongoing administration
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external counsel on S-1 preparation, SEC disclosures, proxy filings, and public company reporting
• Prepare materials and recommendations for the Compensation Committee, including executive pay, equity strategy, and performance-based plans
• Manage annual compensation processes including merit, bonus, and equity reviews across the organization
• Build financial models and compensation frameworks to ensure competitiveness in public market comparisons
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements (i.e. IRC 409A, SEC rules, FASB, etc.) related to all compensation programs
• Develop and implement tools, systems, and processes for compensation planning, reporting, and forecasting
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leaders on compensation trends, risks, and opportunities
• Communicate and train People Business Partners, leaders, and employees to ensure understanding and transparency in compensation programs

Benefits

• A generous benefits program that supports the whole you with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays and flexible, take-it-as-you-need-it paid time off
• Equity in a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier VCs
• Monthly tech reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees