Senior Compensation Manager

Remote Full-time Senior People Job Description Who We Are Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Vultr Cares 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans. 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month Company paid Wellable subscription Join Vultr Vultr is growing fast and we are building the People infrastructure to support that scale. As our first dedicated Compensation leader, the Senior Compensation Manager will establish the framework, rigor, and internal expertise needed to ensure Vultr attracts, retains, and equitably rewards top talent at every level of the organization. You will refine Vultr's compensation philosophy and band structure, serve as the internal expert and consultant to Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners, and ensure we remain externally competitive and internally equitable as we scale across functions, levels, and geographies. The ideal candidate is an expert compensation professional who combines analytical depth with strong business acumen and communication skills. You are comfortable building structure, influencing senior leaders with data, and operating as a trusted partner to both the People team and the business. Key Responsibilities Own compensation strategy and compliance across all current and future Vultr geographies (US, India, and additional countries as the company expands), partnering with legal and local experts on statutory pay requirements, currency considerations, and market differentials Refine and own Vultr's compensation framework, and band structure, building a consistent, transparent approach to how we pay across all levels, functions, and locations via Pave to ensure Vultr remains externally competitive Develop and maintain job architecture and leveling guidelines in partnership with People Business Partners and business leaders, providing the foundation for consistent, equitable titling and career progression across the organization Serve as the primary compensation consultant to the Talent Acquisition team, providing offer guidance, comp analysis, and real-time market data to support competitive, equitable offers across all active searches Ensure compliance with pay transparency laws across all applicable jurisdictions including salary range posting requirements and any required reporting Partner with the Director, Talent Acquisition and VP, People Operations to establish offer approval thresholds and above-band exception processes Own and manage Vultr's Annual (compensation) review cycle, and quarterly Bonus cycles, including merit planning, budget modeling, manager guidance, and final recommendations to leadership Conduct regular internal equity analyses to identify and proactively address compression, pay gaps, and inconsistencies across the employee population Advise People Business Partners and business leaders on compensation approaches for international hires, contractors, and any future global mobility scenarios Develop and maintain total compensation statements and communication materials to help employees understand the full value of their Vultr compensation package Partner with the Sr. Payroll & Benefits Specialist to ensure compensation data integrity in ADP and BambooHR, and support accurate, timely payroll processing for comp changes Partner with Accounting on the quarterly commission process today, with a path toward this role owning incentive compensation plan design (quotas, accelerators, SPIFs) as the function matures Design and recommend GTM incentive compensation structures in partnership with leadership and Finance, ensuring plans drive desired behaviors and remain cost-effective Partner with SVP, Global Finance & Accounting and the VP, People Operations on Executive and equity compensation matters, providing market data, benchmarking, and comp design recommendations to inform equity grants and executive pay decisions Prepare comp analysis and materials in support of compensation committee or board-level discussions as Vultr's governance needs mature Build and maintain a centralized compensation resource library for internal use by People Business Partners, recruiters, and managers Track and report on compensation program effectiveness, pay equity metrics, and market positioning to VP, People Operations and senior leadership Compensation 140,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws. Inclusion & Privacy We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. We also take your privacy seriously. We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures. 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