Compensation & Equity Program Lead

Corporate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunches

Fully stocked kitchens

Wellness stipend

OneMedical membership

Job summary

CLEAR is building the secure identity company of the future, seeking a Manager of Compensation & Equity to lead day-to-day administration and evolution of broad-based programs. You’ll partner with People, Finance, Legal, and leadership to deliver market-competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation and equity solutions.

You will own equity administration with Fidelity, manage compensation cycles, and drive data-driven decision-making using AI tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive broad-based compensation experience, including equity administration and variable compensation exposure.
• Deep knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, incentive compensation, and equity operations.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets modeling skills and experience with HRIS and equity platforms, preferably Workday and Fidelity.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline compensation processes, improve analytical efficiency, and enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and discretion in handling sensitive compensation and equity information.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for People Partners, leaders, and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation processes across offers, promotions, job changes, market pricing, and pay recommendations.
• Translate compensation philosophy to employees, managers, and leaders with clarity around programs and pay decisions.
• Own equity administration in partnership with Fidelity, Finance, Legal, and payroll, including grants and vesting transactions.
• Administer compensation cycles, including promotions, merit increases, bonuses, and equity planning from design to communications.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve compensation analysis, market intelligence, and decision-making.
• Maintain Workday compensation configuration and data integrity (grades, plans, stock value updates).
• Support compensation training and education with clear, accessible resources.

Skills

Compensation experience

Equity administration

Data analysis

AI tools usage

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Workday

Fidelity

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

CLEAR is building the secure identity company of the future, seeking a Manager of Compensation & Equity to lead day-to-day administration and evolution of broad-based programs. You’ll partner with People, Finance, Legal, and leadership to deliver market-competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation and equity solutions.

You will own equity administration with Fidelity, manage compensation cycles, and drive data-driven decision-making using AI tools.