Director, Global Compensation

An overview of this role

At GitLab, we seek to enable a high performance culture while keeping team members’ experience at the forefront of everything we do. As the Director of Global Compensation, you will play a pivotal role in aligning compensation strategy with GitLab’s organizational strategy, values and culture.

What you’ll do

• Develop, manage and execute a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and ensures it is positioned to attract candidates and motivate and retain current team members
• Manage and administer executive compensation programs and prepare for the compensation committee meetings
• Manage ongoing employee compensation programs such as annual compensation review cycle, bonus accrual and payout, and equity planning
• Continually optimize our job architecture and career pathing framework for both scale and effectiveness in attracting and retaining talent
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the development of short-term incentive compensation (i.e. bonus and sales commissions plans) and long-term incentive compensation (i.e. equity)
• Review current compensation programs and lead the proposal, development, and implementation of necessary changes to align with our global business
• Own the communication strategy and create internal compensation branding messaging and trainings to ensure team members understand the components and value of their compensation package
• Provide thought leadership to business leaders on compensation issues including new hire packages, performance recognition, incentive plans, retention arrangements and compensation structure
• Stay ahead of market trends and develop creative pay practices to ensuring that the organization retains a competitive position in the marketplace
• Determine M&A strategy and execution for compensation
• Lead and mentor a team of compensation professionals to provide strategic business partnership and support while fostering their own growth and development

What you’ll bring

• Progressive experience and demonstrated leadership in designing and managing compensation ideally at rapidly growing, global companies in a relevant industry
• Strong understanding of executive compensation; in-depth knowledge of core compensation principles and methodologies
• Forward thinking, creative, and open-minded approach with sound technical skills, analytical ability, and seasoned judgment
• Comfortable and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, high growth, constantly changing, geographically dispersed, transparent environment
• Ability to drive consensus and engagement across a wide variety of stakeholders in multiple parts of the business
• Data-driven leader with a strong ability to analyze and turn data into insights and action plans aligned with company direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to package and present complex analyses and recommendations clearly
• Previous experience in both public and startup companies
• Experience preparing for and interacting with the Compensation Committee
• Experience working remotely and managing remote team members is preferred

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget
• Parental leave
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.