Manager, Compensation & Equity

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

3d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Compensation & Equity will lead the day-to-day administration, evolution, and success of CLEAR’s broad-based compensation and equity programs. This highly essential role will partner across People, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to deliver market-competitive, equitable, and scalable programs that support CLEAR’s exciting growth both now and in the future.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive broad-based compensation experience, including equity administration and variable compensation exposure
Deep knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, incentive compensation, and equity operations
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets modeling skills and experience with HRIS and equity platforms, preferably Workday and Fidelity
Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline compensation processes, improve analytical efficiency, and enhance data-driven decision-making
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and discretion in handling sensitive compensation and equity information
Ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for People Partners, leaders, and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead compensation processes across offers, promotions, job changes, market pricing, and pay recommendations in alignment with CLEAR’s compensation philosophy
Effectively translate CLEAR’s compensation philosophy to employees, managers, and leaders, providing clarity and context around compensation programs and pay decisions
Own equity administration in partnership with Fidelity, Finance, Legal, and payroll, including grants, vesting transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and employee inquiries
Administer our compensation cycles, including promotions, merit increases, bonuses, and equity planning, from design and configuration through audit, execution, and communications
Leverage and introduce AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve compensation analysis, market intelligence, process efficiency, and decision-making
Maintain Workday compensation configuration and data integrity, including grades, grade profiles, compensation plans, stock value updates, and recurring audits
Support compensation training and education by creating clear, accessible resources that help employees, managers, and leaders understand CLEAR’s compensation programs and philosophy