Manager, Compensation

📋 Description

• Own and evolve Baseten's company-wide compensation strategy and programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to create and evolve job architecture and leveling frameworks.
• Build and maintain compensation bands; conduct market benchmarking regularly.
• Partner with Talent to design competitive new hire offers and negotiate within our principles.
• Lead biannual leveling and compensation review cycles.
• Manage new hire equity grants; implement equity refresher program.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years in compensation/total rewards; high-growth tech (Series D-IPO) preferred.
• Deep expertise in equity compensation (stock options and RSUs) with refresher programs.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel/Google Sheets, HRIS, and benchmarking tools.
• Experience designing salary bands, leveling, and incentive programs.
• Comfortable leading company-wide compensation and performance review cycles.
• Exceptional communication; able to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents.
• Generous PTO, Winter Break (office closed Dec 24 - Jan 1).
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-facilitated 401(k).
• Exposure to ML startups for learning and networking.