dbt Labs · 1 day ago
Senior Compensation Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $218K/yr
8+ years expdbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. They are hiring a Senior Compensation Manager to serve as a senior individual contributor and trusted expert on the People team, responsible for owning and evolving compensation programs and influencing outcomes across various functions.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for compensation at dbt Labs, applying deep knowledge to complex and high impact decisions
Lead and contribute to the development of compensation principles, structures, and programs that support company goals
Apply sound judgment to ambiguous, novel, or nuanced compensation challenges
Design, maintain, and evolve global compensation bands across functions, levels, and geographies
Lead annual benchmarking efforts using Radford, Pave, and other market data sources as well as manage software tools and systems
Ensure cash and equity programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values
Own the end to end planning and execution of company-wide merit and promotion cycles
Build and maintain sophisticated models for salary planning, equity refresh strategy, burn-rate monitoring, and retention risk analysis
Lead compensation diligence and modeling for new country expansion and organizational change
You will be the senior compensation partner to our PBPs, Talent Acquisition, and functional leaders. Our bar for partnership is high and we expect our team to lead by example
Advise on complex compensation scenarios including new-hire offers, promotions, internal mobility, and exception cases
Communicate advanced compensation concepts clearly to diverse audiences and influence decision-making
Partner closely with finance on planning, forecasting, and compensation assumptions
Support TR leader in compensation committee and BOD materials as needed
Own compensation governance and compliance as we scale globally, ensuring alignment with local regulations and local talent expectations
Maintain and evolve global Total Rewards documentation to ensure clarity and transparency
Identify and implement improvements to compensation processes, tools, and policies
Anticipate future needs and proactively design solutions that scale with our business
Qualification
Required
8–12 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards
Demonstrated ability to operate independently on significant, high-impact initiatives
Deep expertise in job architecture, market pricing, pay equity analysis, and program design
Strong analytical foundation with experience building and explaining complex models
Proven ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across functions
Clear, confident communicator who can tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences
High judgment, discretion, and a strong sense of fairness
Benefits
Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Generous paid parental leave
Flexible stipends for: Health & Wellness, Home Office Setup, Cell Phone & Internet, Learning & Development, Office Space
Company
dbt Labs
dbt Labs is a data analytics software company that develops tools for transforming and managing data within cloud data warehouses.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$414.4MKey Investors
Altimeter CapitalSequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2025-10-13Acquired
2022-02-24Series D· $222M
2021-06-30Series C· $150M
Leadership Team
Tristan Handy
CEO & Founder
Connor McArthur
Co-Founder
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