Senior Compensation Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and communicate Gusto's compensation programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with business strategy.
• Partner with and influence key stakeholders — including HRBPs, Finance, and senior leadership — to translate compensation philosophy into clear, actionable programs.
• Lead annual compensation cycles (merit, equity refresh, benchmarking) and own the end-to-end process from data collection through communication.
• Perform market analyses and compensation studies using survey data (e.g., Radford/Aon, Mercer, Pave) to recommend pay ranges, job levels, and offer positioning.
• Use AI tools and automation thoughtfully to accelerate analysis, synthesize benchmarking data, and reduce planning and reporting load — while maintaining sound judgment around data quality and decision guardrails.

Key Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, People Operations, or a related analytical function — ideally in a high-growth technology environment.
• AI fluency: hands-on experience using AI tools or automation to accelerate analysis or synthesis, paired with strong judgment around trust and validation.
• Hands-on experience running compensation cycles (merit, equity, benchmarking) and building scalable programs from early-stage to maturity.
• Survey benchmarking fluency: direct experience with Radford/Aon, Mercer, Pave, or comparable compensation survey tools and methodologies.
• Systems-first orientation: experience building durable workflows, automating reports, or designing operating mechanisms that reduce recurring manual work.