Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 hours ago
Compensation Manager
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $187K/yr
6+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of electric vehicles through innovative technology. The Compensation Manager will lead equity administration and compensation processes, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation while collaborating with various teams to support business needs.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Business partnership with Rivian and Volkswagen Group leadership teams - understanding priorities, business needs, and communicating our rewards philosophy and data-based approach to leaders and employees
Building trust with the business through transparency, dialogue, and data sharing
End-to-end management of our vendor relationships with our equity partners. This includes managing a monthly grant issuance timeline, partnering with stakeholders, performing data audits. Partnership with finance team, vendors, legal and maintaining a strict control environment that is documented SOX compliant
Coordinating vest processing and share delivery, on a nearly monthly basis (there are generally eight vest events per year)
Coordinate payroll processing with both People Systems and Payroll teams
Own the communication and education about Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies programs, including new hire orientation, FAQs, and all mediums of communication to ensure new and existing employees have the appropriate information on our equity programs
Partner with our design and programs lead on business needs and communication roll-out for evolving design and practices as Rivian and Volkswagen Group continues to grow
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field and 6+ years of progressive compensation experience ideally in a high-growth, scaling, technology environment
Project management skills and can effectively balance competing priorities and driving key projects from concept to implementation
Exceptional analytical skills with a commitment to accuracy, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to varying audiences
Proven ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex ideas clearly
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Preferred
Experience as a front-line business partner in a fast-paced environment
Stock administration experience
Offer administration experience, including partnership with Talent Acquisition and ongoing process improvement on the end-to-end candidate lifecycle
Advanced proficiency with Workday and HRIS systems
Understanding of current compensation trends and design frameworks across technology companies operating globally
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
Recent News
2025-11-14
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