Senior Manager, Compensation - Tech

Ladders; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 201,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

In-office presence when required

Continuous learning environment

Team development opportunities

Executive engagement on compensation

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation - Tech to shape compensation strategy for software, cybersecurity, and AI roles in Austin. You will partner with HR and business leaders to build frameworks that attract and retain top tech talent.

In this role, you will drive market pricing, governance, and data-driven decision making, ensuring programs stay compliant while supporting hiring, retention, and workforce planning across tech functions.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in compensation with 3+ years in a senior advisory role.
• Expertise in designing compensation programs for tech talent, including salary, incentives, and equity.
• Proficient in Excel and data visualization tools; knowledge of survey methodologies.
• Ability to influence senior leaders with data-driven insights.
• Experience leading and developing compensation professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine compensation structures for technology organizations.
• Translate business strategies into compensation frameworks for software, cybersecurity, and AI roles.
• Partner with HR and leaders to develop proactive compensation strategies.
• Conduct compensation and workforce analytics to guide hiring and retention decisions.
• Benchmark and market-price tech roles across geographies.
• Ensure governance and legal compliance in compensation designs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data visualization

Influence senior leaders

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation - Tech to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.
This role will shape compensation strategy for technology-focused talent, with a strong emphasis on competitive pay practices, market alignment, and data-driven decision-making. You will partner closely with HR and business leaders to build frameworks that support hiring, retention, and workforce planning across software, cybersecurity, and AI functions. The position also plays a key role in advising senior stakeholders, strengthening governance, and ensuring compensation programs remain compliant and effective.
Location: Austin, TX - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $201,100 – $283,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and refinement of compensation structures for technology organizations
• Translate business strategies into compensation frameworks for software, cybersecurity, and AI roles
• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop proactive compensation strategies
• Conduct compensation and workforce analytics to guide hiring and retention decisions
• Build scenario models to analyze potential changes in compensation programs
• Drive benchmarking and market-pricing strategies for tech roles across key geographies
• Ensure compliance with governance and legal requirements in compensation designs

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in compensation, with 3+ years in a senior advisory role, ideally in tech domains
• Expertise in designing compensation programs for tech talent, including salary, incentives, and equity
• Strong analytical skills with Excel proficiency and data visualization tool experience
• In-depth knowledge of compensation survey methodologies and market pricing tools
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders with clear, data-driven insights
• Experience managing and developing compensation professionals effectively
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

Benefits

• Flexible remote work with in-office presence required for certain locations
• Continuous learning environment fostering innovation and collaboration
• Opportunity for team development and career growth in compensation practicesEngagement with executive leadership on strategic compensation initiatives
• A vibrant work culture emphasizing customer‑centric approaches and teamwork

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.