Lead Compensation Manager

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We are excited to welcome our first-ever Lead Compensation Manager. As the architect of our compensation ecosystem, you will craft strategies that attract the industry's best talent, inspire them, and ensure they remain engaged. Working closely with the Senior Director of Total Rewards, business stakeholders, and cross-company partners, you'll ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and reflective of Webflow's ethos and ambitions. Your role will be pivotal in driving our success by aligning our global compensation practices with our strategic goals and company culture.

About the role

• Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
• Full-time
• Permanent
• Exempt status
• The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
• United States (all figures cited below in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)

Zone A: $179,100 - $251,550

Zone B: $168,300 - $236,500

Zone C: $157,600 - $221,400

• Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Total Rewards

Responsibilities will include:

• Compensation Strategy Development: In lockstep with senior leaders across the company refine a compensation philosophy that amplifies our strategic objectives, ensuring we stand out in the competitive talent landscape.
• Market Analysis: In partnership with our Total Rewards team, conduct rigorous market research to align our offerings with or surpass industry benchmarks, making us an employer of choice for top talent.
• Salary Structure and Incentives: Design and refine robust salary frameworks and design incentive schemes, keeping us agile and attractive in a dynamic market.
• Executive Compensation: In partnership with the Senior Director of Total Rewards, design and manage high-impact executive compensation plans that align with our performance and long term company ambitions, providing counsel to senior management.
• Equity Compensation: In partnership with the Equity Administrator, lead the charge in honing equity compensation programs that rewards performance and impact, while aligning closely with our long-term vision for growth and scale.
• Compliance and Equity: Ensure our compensation practices exceed regulatory standards, championing transparency and equality within the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the trusted advisor to senior leaders, deciphering and delivering compensation solutions that fuel growth and satisfaction across teams.
• Analytics and Insights: Design and deploy sophisticated analytics to evaluate our compensation strategy's impact, crafting compelling narratives for our leadership that drive informed decision-making.
• Project Management: Direct key compensation initiatives, including annual compensation revisions, merit and promotion cycles, equity adjustments, and the implementation of compensation technologies and systems.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field are preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP) are a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably within a Compensation role within the high-tech industry.
• Experience operating within a distributed environment, engaging with a diverse array of partners and stakeholders and designing initiatives that enable a global audience.
• Experience with executive compensation and equity program design.
• Influential communication and presentation skills capable of engaging with and advising stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of current compensation trends, best practices, and regulatory landscapes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

You’ll thrive as a Lead Compensation Manager if you have:

• A passion for designing and deploying high-impact compensation strategies that directly influence business strategies and outcomes.
• An appetite to win; contributing within a high-performing, high-accountability team.

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Research shows that you may still be considered for a role if you meet just half of the requirements.

Our Core Behaviors:

• Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers
• Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment
• Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care
• Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates

Benefits & wellness

• Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents (full-time employees working 30+ hours per week), as well as Health Savings Account/Health Reimbursement Account, dependent care Flexible Spending Account (US only), dependent on insurance plan selection where applicable in the respective country of employment; Employees may also have voluntary insurance options, such as life, disability, hospital protection, accident, and critical illness where applicable in the respective country of employment
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit); Employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
• Flexible PTO with a mandatory annual minimum of 10 days paid time off for all locations (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit), and sabbatical program
• Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly stipends to support health and wellness, smart work, and professional growth
• Professional career coaching, internal learning & development programs
• 401k plan and pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required) financial wellness benefits, like CPA or financial advisor coverage
• Discounted Pet Insurance offering (US only)
• Commuter benefits for in-office employees

Temporary employees are not eligible for paid holiday time off, accrued paid time off, paid leaves of absence, or company-sponsored perks unless otherwise required by law.

Remote, together

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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