Compensation lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Global impact

Inclusive recruitment process

Ownership and influence on strategy

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Compensation lead to own and evolve a global compensation program across functions and geographies. You will partner with business leaders and HR to improve processes, strengthen data reliability, and provide clear guidance on pay practices from a remote location.

The role demands strategic judgment and hands-on execution in cycles, benchmarking, and program design, with a focus on simplifying complex concepts for employees and managers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compensation or equivalent
• Experience in technology companies, especially SaaS
• Strong fundamentals in market pricing and salary ranges
• Experience implementing compensation planning tools
• Advanced spreadsheet skills for building and auditing models
• Hands-on experience with U.S. compensation practices and at least one other country (Mexico preferred)
• Ability to simplify compensation concepts for diverse audiences
• Practical fluency with AI tools to improve workflows and analysis

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve compensation planning tools to improve reliability and efficiency
• Run compensation cycles end to end with timelines and approvals
• Lead global benchmarking and validate market data across functions and geographies
• Build compensation understanding through employee education and manager guidance
• Serve as the compensation expert for business partners with data-backed recommendations
• Maintain dependable data and processes while improving reporting and reducing manual work
• Execute executive compensation programs in collaboration with stakeholders
• Coordinate with global and functional partners on compensation data and implementation

Skills

Compensation strategy

Global benchmarking

Data analysis

Executive compensation

SaaS/Tech compensation

AI tools for workflows

Stakeholder communications

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Compensation lead to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will own and evolve a global compensation program that supports the business across functions and geographies. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic judgment and hands-on execution to compensation cycles, market benchmarking, and program design. You will partner closely with business leaders, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen data reliability, and deliver clear guidance on pay practices. This is a highly visible opportunity to shape compensation strategy while simplifying complex concepts for employees and managers.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve compensation planning tools to improve reliability and efficiency
• Run compensation cycles end to end, including timelines and approvals
• Lead global benchmarking and validate market data across functions and geographies
• Build compensation understanding through employee education and manager guidance
• Serve as the compensation expert for business partners and provide data-backed recommendations
• Maintain dependable data and processes while improving reporting and reducing manual work
• Execute executive compensation programs in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Coordinate with global and functional partners on compensation data and implementation
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compensation or equivalent expertise, with hands-on ownership of compensation programs
• Experience managing compensation programs in technology companies, particularly SaaS
• Strong fundamentals in market pricing, survey participation, and salary ranges
• Proven experience implementing and improving compensation planning tools
• Advanced spreadsheet skills for building and auditing complex models
• Hands-on experience with U.S. compensation practices and familiarity with at least one other country's requirements, preferably Mexico
• Ability to simplify complex compensation concepts for diverse audiences
• Practical fluency with AI tools for improving workflows and analysis
  
  

Benefits

• Work from an office 4 days per week, fostering collaboration and team engagement
• Inclusive recruitment process with accommodations for diverse needs
• Opportunity to shape and evolve a global compensation program
• Hands-on role with significant ownership and impact on compensation strategy
  
  

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.