Senior Compensation & Equity Strategist

opengov.com

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipends

HSA contributions

Professional development

Job summary

OpenGov is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to lead evolution and scale of compensation programs. You will act as a trusted advisor to HRBPs, People Managers, Talent Acquisition, and cross‑functional partners, owning the full compensation toolkit from design to execution and equity planning while building data-driven infrastructure and automated workflows to scale compensation.

This is a player-coach role with hands-on modeling, benchmarks, and cycle ownership.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in compensation, consulting, or related field in a high-growth environment.
Experience building compensation programs, managing projects, and scaling processes with company growth.
Experience with equity program design and administration, including grant guidelines, vesting structures, and equity budget modeling (preferred).
Advanced proficiency with Workday Advanced Compensation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and manage OpenGov's compensation programs, including cycles, promotions, and variable pay.
Maintain integrity of compensation data, job architecture, career paths, salary scales, and comp ranges.
Provide strategic guidance to HRBPs, People Managers, and FP&A for equity and offers to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
Lead analytical work to derive insights and inform decision-making for compensation strategy.