This hybrid position requires two days per week in our San Francisco office.

About you 

You’re a connector who puts people first and values the lasting ​partnerships you’ll build. You’re an active listener who cares about the stories people share and are energized by communication and collaboration. You love learning new things and are known for bringing innovative perspectives and questions to the table. You’re deadline and results-driven, passionate about creating new processes, systems, and best practices that help your internal partners do their best work.

About this role 

The Director, Compensation will be a key member in the Total Rewards team. You will apply your knowledge and experience of managing our global compensation function by planning, developing, and implementing new and existing compensation programs. You will help design and administer our global compensation programs to ensure that our compensation programs remain competitive and compliant with local laws. You will partner with our Sr. Director, Total Rewards and other key stakeholders such as leaders, managers, People Partners, Finance, etc to provide insights and recommendations for our remuneration programs. You will also help design and deliver Compensation related education programs to a variety of learners.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and refine compensation strategies and policies to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis of compensation practices to ensure competitiveness in the market. Stay informed about industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices related to compensation.
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation programs, including base pay, variable pay, incentives, and benefits. Ensure programs are cost-effective, compliant, and support organizational objectives.
• Manage job evaluation processes to ensure accurate job classifications and maintain a fair and transparent salary structure. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Collaborate with HR partners to integrate compensation programs with performance management processes. Ensure alignment between performance metrics and compensation incentives to drive high performance and achievement of business goals.
• Oversee executive compensation programs, including equity awards, deferred compensation, and executive benefits. Ensure alignment with shareholder interests, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance principles.
• Develop communication materials and tools to educate employees and managers about compensation programs, policies, and practices. Provide training and support to HR partners and managers on compensation-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation practices, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Pay Act, and other relevant legislation. Mitigate risks associated with compensation practices through effective policies and procedures.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers involved in compensation-related activities, such as salary surveys, market analysis, and compensation software.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to analyze compensation data, identify trends, and generate insights for decision-making. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders.

What you’ll have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• PHR, SPHR, or CCP certification is a plus
• 10+ years of experience experience with managing international tech company compensation programs
• Must have strong experience in equity compensation
• Proven ability to work well with cross-functional teams to improve workstreams
• Must have strong Compensation modeling and analytics skills with Excel skills including advanced features such as, pivot tables, look-ups, macros, etc…
• You have extensive experience managing focal merit and bonus programs
• Experience with FLSA analysis and other compensation legislated requirements is required
• Experience with implementing compensation modules within Workday is highly desired
• Experience with Sales Compensation is a plus

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!

Life at Udemy 

We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:

• We’re invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we’re a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we’re better for it.

• Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You’ll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.

• Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it’s our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.

• We’re committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work. 

Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You’ve got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our Benefits Start With U

Our benefits package at Udemy “starts with U” and is grounded in mission-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you’re a full-time Udemate based in the United States:

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage

• HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions

• Transgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming care

• Parental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week “ease-back” program that enables parents to return part-time at full pay

• Whole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving support

• Learning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional development

• Retirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution

• Charitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charities

• Vacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourly

• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the year

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