Mission Lane · 18 hours ago
Compensation Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expMission Lane is a purpose-driven fintech company based in Richmond, Virginia, focused on improving access to credit for individuals with less-than-perfect credit scores. They are seeking a Compensation Manager to develop and manage competitive compensation programs that attract and retain talent, ensuring alignment with the company's mission of empowering financial progress.
CreditFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain and Evolve Our Structure: Manage our compensation architecture, including job evaluations and salary structures, to ensure internal equity
Keep Us Competitive: Lead the annual refresh of compensation data, analyzing market trends to ensure our pay remains competitive
Run Our Core Programs: Lead the company-wide annual merit, bonus, and equity refresh processes from planning and budgeting to execution and communication
Shape Incentive Plans: Partner in the design, documentation, and administration of our various incentive plans, from monthly production bonuses to annual corporate incentives
Be a Trusted Partner: Work closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and hiring managers to price new jobs and manage compensation for promotions, transfers, and market adjustments
Analyze and Advise: Analyze and recommend the appropriate mix of base pay, incentive, and equity across the organization
Support Executive Planning: Prepare clear, data-driven materials for the Compensation Committee, including peer group analysis and executive compensation data
Educate and Empower: Serve as a key resource for educating managers and employees on our compensation philosophy and practices, translating complex data into simple, actionable insights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field
7+ years of broad-based compensation experience, including job evaluation, market pricing, and salary structure design
Demonstrated experience managing annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and/or equity)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an exceptional attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (e.g., v-lookups, pivot tables, complex modeling)
Deep experience using compensation survey data and tools
Proficiency with HRIS and compensation management modules
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to leaders
Preferred
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), PHR, or SHRM-CP certification
Experience preparing materials for a Compensation Committee
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Benefits
Paid time off
401(k) match
A monthly wellness stipend
Health/ dental/ vision insurance options
Disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending account (for childcare and healthcare)
Life insurance
A remote-friendly work environment
Company
Mission Lane
Mission Lane is a consumer finance company dedicated to helping everyone have access to fair and clear credit. It is a sub-organization of LendUp.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$675MKey Investors
Oaktree Capital Management
2024-02-16Series Unknown
2022-06-15Series Unknown· $25M
2021-10-27Series Unknown· $150M
Leadership Team
Brandon Black
Chief Executive Officer
Semyon Fishman
Head of Debit Card Engineering
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