Compensation Lead

Location: Must be based in Seattle, WA (On-site)

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000

Company

hirify.global is a fusion power company dedicated to building the world's first fusion power plant to provide unlimited clean electricity.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end compensation strategy, including equity programs and scalable structures for technical, corporate, and manufacturing teams.
• Design and manage compensation structures for a large hourly manufacturing workforce, addressing pay equity and FLSA considerations.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape attraction, reward, and retention strategies.
• Lead compensation cycles, promotions, equity grants, and offer reviews.
• Collaborate with Finance on compensation budgets, equity forecasting, and governance.
• Develop educational materials to help employees and leaders understand compensation and equity programs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of compensation experience in startup or high-growth environments.
• Deep expertise in pre-IPO equity and stock-based compensation.
• Proven experience designing compensation structures for large hourly workforces.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including market benchmarking and scenario analysis.
• Ability to advise executives and communicate complex recommendations clearly.
• Must be able to work on-site in the Seattle, WA office.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• 31 days of PTO (21 vacation, 10 sick) plus 10 paid holidays and winter break.
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match.
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks).
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance.