Sr. Compensation Manager

Lucid Motors • Southfield, MI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you. Reporting to the Head of Global Compensation, the Sr. Compensation Manager will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering Lucid’s compensation programs while being a key partner with the broader HR team and business leaders supporting our Engineering, Strategy & Business Development, Program Management and Supply Chain organizations. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in compensation who can provide data-driven insights and consultative guidance to support business objectives in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong execution skills, a consultative mindset, and the ability to drive key compensation initiatives. They will be instrumental in ensuring Lucid’s compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Compensation or Total Rewards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field required
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and execute compensation projects with minimal guidance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS and compensation management systems (e.g., SuccessFactors Workday, Radford).
• Strong consultative skills and the ability to build credibility across functions and levels.
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, and internal equity analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data, generate insights, and present recommendations clearly and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or CCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex compensation analyses and modeling to inform program design, pay decisions, and market competitiveness.
• Advise HR Business Partners and business leaders on compensation decisions, pay equity, and offer structuring, balancing external market data with internal alignment.
• Co-Own and manage the company wide annual rewards cycle including but not limited to the preparation, analytics, communication and execution of cyclical compensation planning processes (e.g., merit, promotion, and bonus cycles).
• Own and manage compensation survey submissions and interpret results to guide competitive benchmarking efforts.
• Own the evaluation and leveling of new and evolving roles using Radford frameworks or similar methodology.
• Contribute to the evolution of global compensation structures, including salary ranges, geographic differentials, and bonus plan design.
• Collaborate across HR (TA, HRBPs, People Operations) to ensure compensation programs are well understood and consistently applied.
• Provide subject matter expertise on FLSA classifications, job architecture, and wage & hour compliance.
• Take ownership of compensation-related policies and documentation, contributing to the development and maintenance of governance standards.

Benefits

• Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.
• The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees