Staff Compensation Partner

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. 

Recent awards we’ve won include:

Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023

Best Place to Work by Built In 2023

Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023

Deloitte Fast 500 Companies

IoT Analytics Company of the Year in 2022’s IoT Breakthrough Winners

We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey. 

About the role:

Samsara’s People Team is growing and we are looking to add a Staff Compensation Partner to our rockstar team! This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to deliver impactful solutions to a hyper-growth company.

We are looking for a highly collaborative, technical and results oriented individual to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional HR teams, business leaders, and people leaders to deliver on a combination of strategic and tactical compensation programs that attracts, recognizes/rewards top talent. This role will primarily provide compensation support to key leaders in the Sales and R&D function, drive our compensation cycles, and impact future compensation design, processes, policies, and programs.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Consult with executive-level business leaders to develop and implement compensation strategies
• Partner with cross-functional teams, such as Finance and Sales Operations, to ensure the compensation structure aligns with business priorities
• Proactively research and recommend ways to stay ahead of compensation/equity trends and developments in the markets in which we compete for talent
• Develop cost models, forecast analysis, and design recommendations on a variety of global compensation programs
• Create scalable compensation programs and processes from ideation to implementation
• Lead the organization in our bi-annual compensation review cycles
• Maintain job architecture and compensation bands to ensure market competitiveness and scalability
• Consult and partner with the broader People team on compensation matters to ensure we are retaining and attracting top talent
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

An ideal candidate also has:

• 12+ years experience in Compensation; preferably in a high-growth tech com