Head of Global Compensation

Klaviyo • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

Klaviyo is seeking a Head of Global Compensation to build and evolve compensation strategy and programs that reinforce company culture, reward performance, and support the organization’s growth. Reporting to the VP of Total Rewards, this leader will shape the broader Total Rewards strategy, lead and develop the compensation team, and advise leaders on how the company recognizes, rewards, and invests in its people. The role calls for a compensation expert who thinks like a business leader and is motivated to improve established practices.

The position leads global compensation philosophy, job architecture, leveling, and pay structures; owns equity compensation strategy and multi-year equity models and budgets; and shapes senior leadership compensation while supporting Compensation Committee preparation and governance. It partners with People Leaders and Talent Acquisition on hiring, retention, organizational changes, and talent attraction. The role also develops the compensation team and improves its operating model through technology, automation, and AI.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including significant leadership responsibility within a high-growth technology company.
• 3+ years of success leading and developing a compensation team.
• Demonstrated experience designing, transforming, or meaningfully evolving global compensation strategies and programs within a publicly traded company.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including equity modeling, burn rate, dilution, long-term incentive design, and compensation budget planning.
• Experience with executive compensation, Compensation Committee support, public-company governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of pay equity and evolving pay transparency requirements.
• Experience extending compensation frameworks into new markets as a company scales, balancing global consistency with local market realities.
• Hands-on experience with compensation systems, market data platforms, and analytics.
• Demonstrated experience using AI and automation to improve how work gets done.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of global compensation philosophy, job architecture, leveling, and pay structures.
• Balance market dynamics, internal equity, business priorities, and long-term financial sustainability in compensation investment decisions.
• Help shape Total Rewards strategy so compensation works alongside benefits, recognition, and the employee experience.
• Own equity compensation strategy, including new-hire grants, refresh programs, long-term incentives, and retention approaches.
• Own multi-year equity models and budgets, considering burn rate, dilution, and future investment needs.
• Shape senior leadership compensation strategy and support Compensation Committee preparation, governance, and decision-making.
• Advise People Leaders on hiring decisions, retention challenges, organizational changes, and compensation investments.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support talent attraction and reinforce Klaviyo as a place to grow a career.
• Lead, coach, and develop the compensation team, strengthening technical capabilities, business judgment, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Improve how compensation work gets done through technology, automation, and AI to simplify processes, improve insights, and increase team impact.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed