Netflix

Senior Manager, Compensation – Product and Technology

Netflix$310K — $480K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant compensation experience in a technology-focused, fast-paced global setting.
  • Proven ability to guide HR business partners and senior leaders effectively.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in advanced data modeling using Google Sheets or Excel.
  • Strategic thinker passionate about compensation with strong influence skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs.
  • Comprehensive familiarity with all aspects of compensation design.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leaders across Product and Technology (P&T) to enhance a global compensation strategy.
  • Lead strategic compensation initiatives to support P&T's growth and evolution.
  • Provide data-driven insights to guide competitive compensation decisions.
  • Develop expertise within the team and mentor colleagues on compensation matters.
  • Execute analyses to assess market trends and recommend strategies to remain competitive.
  • Collaborate with Talent Operations and tech teams to develop metrics and dashboards.
  • Participate in compensation surveys to refine market reference ranges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including mental health support.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Stock option program allowing flexibility in compensation.
  • Disability programs and life insurance benefits.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid leave of absence programs with 35 days of annual paid time off for full-time hourly employees.
  • Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees.
Full Job Description
In order to deliver on this vision, we need compensation leaders who can operate beyond conventional structures—leveraging data, creativity, and business partnership to define and deliver exceptional outcomes. To that end, we’re seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to support our Product and Technology (P&T) business. This is a highly visible role, reporting to the Director of Compensation, and will be instrumental in shaping compensation strategy and leading strategic initiatives for this critical area of Netflix.

In this role, you will:

  • Partner directly with senior leaders across P&T and related business units, collaborating with regional compensation leads and HR teams to develop a global perspective on compensation for these functions.

  • Lead strategic compensation initiatives that support the growth and evolution of the P&T business, including engineering, data and insights, product, and experience design. 

  • Provide analytics and insights to guide compensation decisions, ensuring we remain competitive and aligned with industry trends, particularly in the ever changing technology landscape.

  • Champion the development and growth of compensation expertise within the team, providing thought leadership and mentorship.

  • Develop and execute analyses to identify market movement, assess data gaps, and offer recommendations to close candidates while maintaining our personal top of market philosophy.

  • Collaborate with Talent (HR) Operations and various Technology teams to build and refine metrics and dashboards for business leaders and managers.

  • Participate in compensation surveys and leverage findings to inform Market Reference Ranges in partnership with both HR and business leadership.

  • Develop tools and processes that address the unique needs of the P&T business from a compensation perspective.

  • Educate and advise HR partners and business leaders on compensation strategy, programs, and best practices.

  • Support the design and execution of global compensation programs (e.g., pay equity, compensation reviews, job architecture, workforce planning), while leading ongoing and new strategic initiatives for the Content organization.

What we are looking for:

  • 10+ years of relevant compensation experience, ideally supporting the Technology side of the business in a fast-paced, global environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to provide direction and counsel to HRBPs and senior business leaders.

  • Strong analytical skills, with experience working with large data sets and advanced modeling in Google Sheets or Excel.

  • Strategic mindset with a passion for compensation and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

  • Experience navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs.

  • Familiarity with all aspects of compensation design.

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $310,000.00 - $480,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is an American media company founded on August 29, 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, and currently based in Los Gatos, California, with production offices and stages at the Los Angeles-based Hollywood studios (formerly old Warner Brothers studios) and the Albuquerque Studios (formerly ABQ studios). It operates an eponymous over-the-top subscription video on-demand service, which showcases acquired and original programming as well as third-party content licensed from other production companies and distributors. Netflix is also the first streaming media company to be a member of the Motion Picture Association.
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Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$127.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+27.5%
Revenue
$24.9 billion
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