Senior Compensation Manager - Patreon｜Meet.jobs

Patreon is the best place for creators to build exclusive content and community for their fans. We enable creators (podcasters, writers, musicians, illustrators, etc) **to connect with their fans directly and make money from their creative work. Creators can sell one-off items from their own shops or offer recurring monthly memberships with exclusive access to their work.

There are over 250,000 active creators earning on Patreon and over 10 million members. Our goal has always been to help creators achieve financial freedom doing what they love - and we're leaders in the space, having sent over $3.5 billion to creators since our inception. We’re continuing to invest heavily in building the most talented team in the Creator Economy and are looking for a Senior Compensation Manager to support our mission.

This role is based in *San Francisco, New York** or Remote.*

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Compensation Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of Patreon’s compensation strategy, aligning it with the company’s objectives and market trends. Regularly assess and adjust compensation structures to attract, motivate, and retain high-performing employees.

• Market Research and Benchmarking: Manage the benchmarking review process by conducting thorough market analysis to understand industry compensation trends, both domestically and internationally. Utilize benchmarking data to ensure Patreon’s compensation remains competitive and compelling.

• Total Rewards Enhancement: Collaborate with HR, leadership, and benefits team to design and enhance Patreon’s total rewards framework, including base salary, variable pay, equity programs, and benefits, to ensure a comprehensive and appealing package for employees.

• Equity Program Management: Oversee Patreon’s equity program design, including stock options and other equity-based incentives. Manage equity pool and spend. Educate employees on equity programs and support them in understanding the long-term value.

• Compensation Planning and Review Cycles: Manage various compensation planning processes, including the annual review cycle, mid-year review, pay equity analysis, and bonus payouts. Ensure a fair and transparent process that aligns with budgetary guidelines.

• Compensation Surveys and Tools: Ensure the data and tooling used at Patreon are the most accurate, relevant, and up to date.

• Data Analysis and Insights: Leverage data and analytics to provide insights on compensation trends, cost projections, and potential areas for improvement. Develop reports and dashboards to communicate compensation-related metrics to leadership.

• Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaborate closely with PBPs, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure seamless execution of compensation programs. Provide guidance on compensation-related matters to enable effective decision-making.

• Compliance and Governance: Stay up-to-date with relevant labor laws and regulations to ensure that Patreon’s compensation programs remain compliant. Maintain accurate documentation of compensation-related policies and practices.

• Communication and Education: Develop communication strategies to educate employees about the company’s compensation philosophy, practices, and changes. Address employee inquiries related to compensation in a timely and professional manner.

• Team Leadership: Develop, coach, and engage team member(s) to foster their growth and development.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Deep understanding of compensation theories, methodologies, and best practices.

• Experience with equity program management.

• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in data analysis and utilization of compensation survey data.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.

• Extremely data driven, thorough, and meticulous.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compensation strategies aligned with business goals.

• Knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations related to compensation.

• Proficiency in compensation-related software and tools.

About Patreon

Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts:

• Put Creators First | They’re the reason we’re here. When creators win, we win. ****

• Build with Craft | We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve.

• Make it Happen | We don’t quit. We learn and deliver. ****

• Win Together | We grow as individuals. We win as a team.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds across the organization. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we’d love to hear from you.

Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, unlimited paid time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.

The posted range represents the expected salary range for this job requisition and does not include any other potential components of the compensation package, benefits and perks previously outlined. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider your experience, leveling, location and other job-related factors.

Range: $142,000 - $199,300

Patreon focuses on Digital Media, Video, Music, Entertainment, and Sponsorship. Their company has offices in San Francisco. They have a mid-size team that's between 51-200 employees. To date, Patreon has raised $47.1M of funding; their latest round was closed on January 2016.

You can view their website at http://www.patreon.com or find them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.