Senior Compensation Manager

Podium

Senior Compensation Manager at Podium responsible for end-to-end compensation program and equity management. Collaborating with executives to attract and retain global talent.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing compensation programs, including equity management and benchmarking, while effectively communicating complex compensation topics to executives and senior leadership. Strong analytical skills and business acumen are essential for driving competitive compensation strategies aligned with market trends.

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Compensation Program DevelopmentEquity ManagementAnalytical SkillsCompensation Survey ToolsExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Compensation PrinciplesMarket Trends AnalysisQuantitative SkillsRole ClassificationBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Business AcumenEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsExcelRadford

Industry Keywords

Compensation PlanningMerit CyclePromotionsOff-Cycle ChangesJob Architecture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with executives and senior leadership to ensure our compensation program is attracting the right talent and driving the right behaviors and outcomes for the business
Oversee annual compensation planning process, including merit cycle, promotions, off-cycle changes, and executive compensation
Design and maintain role classification and benchmarking to ensure we remain competitive and aligned to market trends
Own our global equity program, including equity pool planning, management, forecasting, and expansion
Refresh and maintain Podium’s compensation philosophy across all roles
Partner in broader people operations priorities, including job architecture, leveling, and any other relevant projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Compensation at a software company
Experience building scalable compensation programs in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including Google Sheets/Excel
Strong understanding of compensation principles (including equity), market trends, and regulatory requirements
Strong business acumen, able to partner with leaders to drive business outcomes over academic structure
Proficiency in using compensation survey tools (i.e., Radford)
Effective executive communication skills with the ability to present complex topics in a clear manner and partner with leaders on sensitive topics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open and transparent culture
Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Fertility Benefits
Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k Plan
Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel