Compensation Manager

Who We Are   Temporal is an open source programming model that can simplify code, make applications more reliable, and help developers focus on the important things like delivering features faster. Our amazing user community provides us with real-time feedback and contributions to improve the developer experience everywhere.   Backed by top VC firms, we have built a team of professionals from various successful start-ups and well-known technology companies. Together, we collaborate cross-functionally, engage with and support our users to improve the developer experience, deliver world-class open-source software, and enhance our commercial SaaS platform.   Temporal is growing and working towards building the best community. We are looking for those who share our values, challenge 'standard' thinking, and want to influence our future. If you have a passion for helping developer communities, open-source software, and want to be a part of our amazing team, we'd love to hear from you!

About Temporal 

Temporal is revolutionizing software development with our durable execution system, empowering teams to build scalable and resilient applications. As a fast-growing, remote-first SaaS company, we are committed to fostering a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being.

About the Role

We are seeking a Compensation Manager to design, implement, and optimize our compensation and equity programs. Reporting to the VP of People, this role will play a key part in ensuring Temporal’s total rewards strategy is competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business goals. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Talent, and Leadership to drive data-informed decisions that attract and retain top talent.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a competitive equity compensation strategy that drives performance, supports retention and attraction of top talent, and aligns with the company’s financial objectives.
• Analyze compensation data; including salary, incentives, and equity awards to ensure alignment with the company’s goals for attracting, engaging, and retaining talent.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analyses to develop job families and competitive compensation packages that maintain a clear job architecture and support the company’s strategic growth.
• Support core compensation operations, including annual planning cycles, system administration and testing, job leveling, salary structure management, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and compensation analytics.
• Support equity program operations through ad hoc analyses, project contributions, and preparation of equity grant schedules for the Board of Directors’ Compensation Committee.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly stock-based compensation expenses, and maintain effective operation of all equity-related internal controls.
• Prepare reports and executive presentations on compensation trends, program effectiveness, and strategic recommendations for key leaders and the Board of Directors.
• Partner closely with People Business Partners, Recruiting, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration of compensation programs.
• Develop and guide communication strategies to clearly and effectively convey compensation programs and updates to employees.
• Coach managers on how to effectively communicate compensation programs, decisions, and changes to their employees with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Total Rewards / Compensation within a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS or tech environment.
• Deep understanding of compensation structures, job leveling, equity programs, and market benchmarking and complex sales compensation plans.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in compensation tools, HRIS, and market data platforms (e.g., Pave, Radford, Mercer).
• Experience managing equity programs and understanding regulatory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leadership and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Passion for creating fair, competitive, and transparent total rewards programs.

Compensation

• The estimated pay range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000
• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Temporal’s equity plan.

 

Compensation ranges reflect salary and commission compensation (when applicable) across several geographic markets. Employment offers carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, knowledge, expertise, skillset, market location, and job l