Manager, Compensation

Baseten; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baseten is seeking a Manager, Compensation to shape and lead the company's compensation programs. This role requires 8+ years of experience in compensation with strong analytical skills and equity compensation expertise. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure competitive and principled compensation practices.

The position is based in San Francisco and involves managing complex cycles while advising strategically.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in compensation or total rewards.
• Strong analytical skills for compensation analysis.
• Experience in managing complex compensation cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve company-wide compensation programs.
• Shape compensation philosophy and leveling frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and HR partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Expertise in equity compensation

Strategic advising

Job description

Baseten is seeking a Manager, Compensation to lead and evolve company-wide compensation programs. This role is responsible for shaping compensation philosophy, leveling frameworks, equity programs, and bonus plans. You will collaborate with senior leadership, HR business partners, Talent, Finance, and Legal to ensure compensation remains competitive, principled, and aligned with performance in a high-growth AI company.

This role suits candidates with 8+ years’ experience in compensation or total rewards, strong analytical skills, and expertise in equity compensation. The ideal candidate can balance strategic advising with hands-on program execution and is comfortable managing complex compensation cycles and negotiations. The position is based in San Francisco.