Director, Equity & Compensation

TL;DR

Director, Equity & Compensation (HR): Leading the design, administration, and communication of short- and long-term incentive and equity plans to support organizational growth with an accent on analytical modeling and cross-functional partnership. Focus on developing competitive compensation strategies, managing equity-administration platforms, and effectively communicating complex pay decisions to stakeholders.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $165,000–$185,000

Company

A pioneer in K–12 education providing next-generation curriculum and assessment tools to over 15 million students across the US.

What you will do

• Design and redefine short- and long-term incentive and equity plans.
• Conduct market analyses to ensure competitive positioning of pay programs.
• Model and analyze compensation-plan designs to provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Legal and Finance for plan administration and participant communications.
• Prepare materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Manage change and implementation of compensation strategies across the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in broad-based compensation, including 4+ years in incentive plan administration.
• 5+ years in progressive leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience in a publicly traded company.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex modeling.
• Familiarity with equity-administration platforms like E*TRADE, Solium/Shareworks, or Carta.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Competitive health insurance and mental health options.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Access to best-in-class professional development programs.
• Mission-driven environment focused on K-12 education innovation.