(GAQ227R300)
Databricks is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation lead to serve as a trusted partner to founders and senior leadership in our G&A org (Finance, People, Legal, IT), as well as leaders in our international locations. This role will support long-term business objectives by working within the overall Compensation philosophy to co-create compensation models that help attract, retain and motivate world-class technical talent. This role reports to the Senior Director of Compensation.
The impact you will have: This is a hands-on, high-impact role that will effectively cover below areas and the anticipated time spent on each:
- Compensation solutioning for G&A and International talent (40%)
- Managing Compensation processes through the employee life cycle (30%)
- Contributing to building and delivering enterprise-wide compensation programs/ frameworks (30%)
What we look for:Comp expertise- Know your craft - Job architecture, comp frameworks, market pricing, year-end and midyear pay cycles, global compensation practices, pay for performance design
- Know your data - Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear outputs and recommendations. Analyze competitive trends in cash, equity, and total rewards to inform decision-making and tradeoffs. Advanced capabilities required in gSheets, excel. We'll love it if you know tableau, SQL, python or have used AI for comp analytics
- Know the competition - Deep expertise in tech compensation practices, especially around new-hire and refresh equity strategies in the tech sector
- Be rational - Ability to balance comp knowledge with business solutioning from a first principles viewpoint
Operational and partnership excellence- Build innovatively & scale effectively - create innovative frameworks/solutions to not just solve today's issues but also to think ahead and anticipate future needs
- Operational capability - connect the dots between systems, players, and programs to seamlessly deliver compensation programs/ products
- Savvy collaborator - partner closely with founders and executive leadership to pre-empt, understand and solve business needs; navigate competing priorities and opinions to drive the best outcomes
- Trusted advisor - act as a trusted advisor on compensation decisions, including offers, promotions, leveling, retention, transfers, and org changes; support sensitive, high-stakes compensation decisions with sound judgment and data-backed recommendations
Pay Range TransparencyDatabricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Zone 1 Pay Range
$217,800-$299,550 USD
BenefitsAt Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.
