People Analytics & Compensation Manager

About Formlabs:Do you want to change how the world creates?At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.Your ImpactAs the People Analytics and Compensation Lead, you will directly shape how Formlabs scales its most valuable asset—its talent. By architecting a transparent, data-driven compensation system and building a mature people analytics function, your work will serve as the engine behind our global talent strategy. You and your team of 1-2 direct reports will turn workforce data into a single source of truth that guides executive board decisions, builds deep trust with business leaders, and ensures Formlabs remains highly competitive in attracting top-tier innovators worldwide.What you’ll do:Compensation systemOwn the strategic design and evolution of Formlabs' global compensation system: bands, levels, ranges, philosophy, equity, variable, and operational policiesContinually evaluate and ensure excellent use of benchmark data; ensure benchmark inputs have critical mass and are explainable to non-expertsDesign compensation structures for international markets including in EMEA and APACAuthor and maintain the manager-facing compensation philosophy; ensure it can be explained simply and coherentlyPartner with the People Business Partners, who own individual compensation recommendations to managers and the businessPartner with Finance on planning cycles, merit cycles, and total comp cost forecastingPeople analyticsOwn the people scorecard — a finite, durable set of metrics that flow consistently into QORs, board updates, and leadership reportingContinually improve engagement reporting and ensure it is broadly adopted at all levels of managementOwn ad-hoc people analytics projects as needed — team-based diagnostics, benefits analyses, retention, and other targeted analytical workRecruiting operations and analyticsWork in partnership with Recruiting leadership to continually refine and ensure adoption of actionable recruiting analytics Partner with the Recruiting team on operational improvements surfaced by the dataAbout You: Are a first-principles thinker — you start from the problem and build the right answer, not from a framework and adapt itHave natural curiosity — are driven to understanding the underlying question, not to complete a project listOperate by the "think big and simplify" principle — refuse to ship things that cannot be explained simplyAre analytically rigorous; comfortable with ambiguity in data and the judgment calls underneath the numbersComfortable with modern data and AI tools — use them as leverage to move with velocity through large data projectsHave high personal standard for credibility — the system has to be trustworthy to managers, employees, and the boardHave strong written communication — can write a compensation philosophy that a skeptical engineering manager will read and trustExhibit high ownership; ship durable systems, not project deliverables5+ years of relevant experience in compensation, total rewards, workforce analytics, or equivalent Manage a team/direct reportsBonus Skills: Experience using Greenhouse or ATS, and CultureAmp or HRISMBA and/or quantitative business experienceGlobal business knowledge and exposure in the tech spaceOur Benefits & Perks:Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)401K matching and access to financial advisorsGenerous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd of course… unlimited 3D printsWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.CompensationWe are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.The annual base pay range for this role is:$140,000—$184,000 USD