Senior Manager, Compensation

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Equity compensation options

Community well-being initiatives

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation in San Francisco to shape our compensation strategy and drive pay equity and total rewards effectiveness. You will partner with HR and executives to define philosophy, support executive decisions, and govern equity programs.

You’ll lead a team of Compensation Business Partners and push process improvements and data-driven insights. The role requires strong HR/compensation background, Workday experience, and a focus on market benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in HR, compensation, or related field with leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel; familiarity with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to design competitive compensation packages.
• Develop and maintain the company’s compensation philosophy.
• Lead equity program design and governance initiatives.
• Prepare analyses for executive compensation decisions.
• Ensure pay equity compliance and conduct job evaluations.
• Create total rewards training materials for employees.
• Analyze data, implement tools, and drive efficiency in compensation workflows.
• Oversee participation in market surveys to gather data and insights.
• Drive AI-enabled tools integration in compensation processes.
• Lead a team of Compensation Business Partners to align talent with pay.

Skills

Google Sheets

Excel

Workday

Benchmarking tools

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, or related area

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will shape and execute a comprehensive compensation strategy that supports competitive pay practices, pay equity, and total rewards effectiveness. You will partner closely with HR and business leaders to guide compensation philosophy, executive decision support, and equity governance. In addition, you will lead a team of Compensation Business Partners while advancing process improvements, market insights, and technology-enabled efficiency across the compensation function.

Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $229,000 – $343,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to design competitive compensation packages
• Develop and maintain the company's compensation philosophy
• Lead efforts in equity program design and governance
• Prepare analyses for executive compensation decisions
• Conduct job evaluations and ensure pay equity compliance
• Create training materials on total rewards for employees
• Analyze datasets and implement tools for efficiency
• Manage participation in compensation surveys to gather market data
• Drive the integration of AI-enabled tools in the compensation workflow
• Lead a team of Compensation Business Partners to align talent and compensation efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, or a related area, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years in HR, compensation, legal, finance, or a related field with management experience
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday, and market benchmarking tools
• Fluency in federal and state labor laws related to pay and compensation

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Equity compensation options for long-term success
• Community support initiatives for employee well-being

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.