Retool · 2 weeks ago
Global Compensation Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$208K/yr - $282K/yr
8+ years expRetool is a company dedicated to improving internal software development through innovative tools. The Global Compensation Lead will support the company's compensation philosophy and manage performance cycles, ensuring alignment between business and people strategies while evaluating and implementing compensation policies.
Enterprise SoftwareProductivity ToolsSoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Be responsible for advising and maintaining compensation infrastructure (base, bonus, and equity ranges) for new and existing hires
Support the performance and compensation processes including the focal and mid-year reviews, promotions, pay equity analysis, etc
Build and own central compensation modeling and budgeting initiatives with the finance team
Continually review Retool’s compensation heuristics and comp philosophy to ensure they are in alignment with the company’s business and people strategy
Ensure accurate data entry and integrity across Retool comp databases while advising on new automation opportunities
Partner with internal team members to build, document, and maintain compensation-related guidelines, policies, workflows and procedures for our programs
Provide counsel to People Business Partner and Talent Acquisition on compensation issues related to recruiting and candidate offers, as well as employee promotion, recognition, and retention actions
Create tools and resources to drive stakeholder capability and build scalable efforts
Have a direct relationship with outside consultants/vendors for annual survey submissions, contract renewals and data reporting
Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state and local legislation that may affect compensation policies including minimum wage regulations for all geographic areas with Retool operations
Lead special projects across a variety of areas such as job structure, pay transparency, management training and other various compensation related programs
Qualification
Required
8-10 years of experience working in an HR function with compensation programs, benchmarking, surveys, administration, compliance and data analysis
Extensive experience with HRIS systems, compensation management tools and advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets programs
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, excellent problem-solving, analytical, budgeting, and research skills
Proven organizational skills, including balancing multiple responsibilities, and effectively meeting deadlines
Effective communication and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels with a high level of responsiveness
Experience with Radford and other compensation benchmarking data sets
Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data with the utmost integrity
Well-versed understanding of equity compensation such as stock options and RSUs
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
Retool
Retool is a software development company that offers solutions in AI apps, documentation, developer tools, and external apps.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$141MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2022-07-27Series C· $45M
2021-12-22Series C· $20M
2020-10-20Series B· $50M
Leadership Team
David Hsu
Founder, CEO
Recent News
2026-01-21
SV Angel
2025-12-01
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