Lead Compensation Manager

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is the leading visual development platform for building powerful websites without writing code. By combining modern web development technologies into one platform, Webflow enables people to build websites visually, saving engineering time, while clean code seamlessly generates in the background. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative. It’s the web, made better.

We are looking to hire a Lead Compensation Manager. You will be the architect of our compensation ecosystem, crafting strategies that attract the industry's best, while inspiring and retaining them once here. Working closely with the Director of Total Rewards and business leaders, you'll ensure our compensation programs are not only fair and competitive but also deeply reflective of our company's ethos and ambitions.

About the role 

• Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
• Full-time
• Temporary 
• Exempt status 
•  The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
• United States  (all figures cited below in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
• Zone A: $179,100 - $251,550
• Zone B: $168,300 - $236,500
• Zone C: $157,600 - $221,400

Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

• Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards

Responsibilities will include: 

• Compensation Strategy Development: In lockstep with the Director of Total Rewards, refine a compensation philosophy that amplifies our strategic objectives, ensuring we stand out in the competitive tech landscape.
• Market Analysis: In partnership with a Compensation Analyst, conduct rigorous market research to align our offerings with or surpass industry benchmarks, making us an employer of choice for top talent.
• Salary Structure and Incentives: In partnership with a Compensation Analyst, design and refine robust salary frameworks and design incentive schemes, keeping us agile and attractive in a dynamic market.
• Executive Compensation: In partnership with the Director of Total Rewards, design and manage high-impact executive compensation plans that align with our performance and long term company ambitions, providing counsel to senior management.
• Sales Compensation: In partnership with the Sales Compensation Manager, support the design and management of sales compensation plans that align with our business strategies and sales performance goals. Provide support to sales leadership to ensure plans are competitive, motivational, and equitable, driving sales team performance and success.
• Equity Compensation: In partnership with the Equity Administrator, lead the charge in developing equity compensation programs that reward loyalty and performance, while aligning closely with our long-term vision for growth and success.
• Compliance and Equity: Ensure our compensation practices exceed regulatory standards, championing transparency and equality within the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the trusted advisor to department heads, deciphering and delivering compensation solutions that fuel growth and satisfaction across teams.
• Analytics and Insights: In partnership with a Compensation Analyst, deploy sophisticated analytics to evaluate our compensation strategy's impact, crafting compelling narratives for our leadership that drive informed decision-making.
• Project Management: Direct key compensation initiatives, including annual comp revisions, merit and promotion cycles, equity adjustments, and the roll-out of compensation technologies and systems.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

About you

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP) are a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in compensation, preferably in the tech industry.
• Strong analytical and quant