Core responsibilities- Owning Arc's compensation philosophy, salary bands, and equity strategy across manufacturing, engineering, and administrative roles
- Running annual and off-cycle compensation planning, including bonus cycles, promotions, incentive comp, rewards, and equity refreshes
- Benchmarking pay using compensation data sets to keep us competitive in the market while balancing business pragmatism
- Designing and administering benefits programs, including health, 401(k), leave, wellness, and Arc-specific perks
- Building the systems, processes, and documentation to scale total rewards from today's 200-person crew to 500+ without losing rigor
- Partnering with Recruiting on offers, leveling, and candidate-facing comp narratives
- Ensuring compliance with federal and California pay transparency, equal pay, and benefits regulations
Basic qualifications- 5+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards spanning both exempt and non-exempt roles
- Proficiency with comp benchmarking tools (Pave, Radford, Mercer, or similar) and HRIS platforms (Rippling, Gusto, or similar)
- Experience with equity compensation design, including ISOs, NSOs, RSUs
- Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into clear policies, comp strategies, and exception frameworks
- Strong analytical and modeling skills, with proficiency at leveraging modern AI tools to improve efficiency and increase quality
Bonus qualifications- Experience scaling total rewards at a fast-growing startup
- Background in EV, hardware, aerospace, or defense companies
- Passion for getting compensation right as a lever for retention and culture, not just compliance
- Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
- Enthusiasm for boating and the water
At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You're always welcome to reach out even if you don't meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.
What we offerWe don't think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc - because when you're supported, you do your best work.
Salary: P3: $140,000 P4: $170,000Ownership - Equity in Arc
99% employer-paid health coverage - Medical, dental, and vision
Arc Water Fund - Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
Captain Training - Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
401(k) access - Plan your future
Semi-annual bonuses - Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsiteParental leave - Because family comes first
Boat days - Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
A chance to define the future of boatingThe ability to drive positive environmental change through your workHope to hear from you soon!
The Crew at Arc
