Sr. Compensation Manager

Databricks•Mountain View, CA

21d

About The Position

Databricks is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation lead to serve as a trusted partner to founders and senior leadership in our R&D org (technology and product teams). This is a key role on the Compensation function at Databricks, reporting to the Senior Director of Compensation. This role will support long-term business objectives by working within the overall Compensation philosophy to co-create compensation models that help attract, retain and motivate world-class technical talent. At Databricks, we don't believe compensation is just a number; it's a tool to recognize that every employee is an owner and a part of our success. We are looking for a team member with a solid foundation and history of success in doing just that! Scope of the role This is a hands-on, high-impact role that will effectively cover below areas and the anticipated time spent on each: Compensation solutioning for R&D Talent (40%) Managing Compensation processes through the employee life cycle (30%) Contributing to building and delivering enterprise-wide compensation programs/ frameworks (30%)

Requirements

Comp expertise
Know your craft - Job architecture, Comp frameworks, Market pricing, Year-end and Midyear pay cycle, global compensation practices, pay for performance design
Know your data - Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear outputs and recommendations. Analyze competitive trends in cash, equity, and total rewards to inform decision-making and tradeoffs. Advanced capabilities required in gSheets, excel. We’ll love it if you know tableau, SQL, python or have used AI for comp analytics though not a requirement
Know the competition - Deep expertise in tech compensation practices, especially around new-hire and refresh equity strategies in the tech sector
Be rational - Ability to balance comp knowledge with business solutioning from a first principles viewpoint.
Build innovatively & scale effectively - create innovative frameworks/solutions to not just solve today’s issues but also thinking ahead and anticipating future needs
Operational capability - Ability to connect the dots between systems, players, programs to seamlessly deliver compensation programs/ products
Savvy collaborator - Partner closely with founders and executive leadership to pre-empt, understand and solve business needs. Navigate at times competing priorities and opinions to drive the best outcomes
Trusted advisor - Act as a trusted advisor on compensation decisions, including offers, promotions, leveling, retention and M&A scenarios. Support sensitive, high-stakes compensation decisions with sound judgment and data-backed recommendations.

Responsibilities

Compensation solutioning for R&D Talent
Managing Compensation processes through the employee life cycle
Contributing to building and delivering enterprise-wide compensation programs/ frameworks

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

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