Compensation Manager (Fully Remote)

Pyka; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

FSA

Generous PTO

Job summary

Pyka is seeking an experienced compensation leader to own and evolve our global compensation programs, including salary bands, equity, and pay structures in the US and Brazil. This individual contributor role reports to the Head of People and is instrumental in attracting top technical and operational talent across markets.

Responsibilities include shaping compensation philosophy, owning salary bands and equity programs, and leading annual reviews with market analyses to maintain Pyka's

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compensation experience.
• Experience running compensation across multiple countries with US as a core market.
• Knowledge of benchmarking databases and market analyses.

Responsibilities

• Shape compensation philosophy and partner with leadership on pay strategy.
• Own salary bands, job families, variable pay, and equity programs; ensure market compliance.
• Run annual compensation reviews and market analyses to keep Pyka competitive.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Analytical thinking

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Benchmarking databases

Job description

• You will lead Pyka's global compensation programs, including salary bands, equity, and structures in the US and Brazil.
• This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Head of People, critical for attracting top technical and operational talent.

Responsibilities:

• Shape compensation philosophy and partner with leadership on pay strategy.
• Own salary bands, job families, variable pay, and equity programs, ensuring compliance across markets.
• Run annual compensation reviews and market analyses to keep Pyka competitive.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of compensation experience, ideally in a hardware, tech, or aerospace startup.
• Experience running compensation across multiple countries with US as a core market.
• Strong analytical skills in Google Sheets or Excel and knowledge of benchmarking databases.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range of $140,000-200,000 per year plus equity.
• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA, and generous PTO.

Pyka is building autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection, aiming to provide safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation. We operate as a fast-growing startup across four continents, with a culture focused on innovation and practical impact.