About the Role
Join Descript's People team as our Total Rewards & HR Operations Manager, where you'll design competitive compensation programs while optimizing HR processes that enhance our employee experience. This dual-function role combines strategic compensation expertise with operational excellence to support our continued growth and talent retention, reporting directly to the Director, People Operations.
What You'll Do
Total Rewards & Compensation :
- Design and maintain competitive salary structures, equity programs, and incentive plans across all roles
- Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analysis to ensure competitive positioning
- Lead annual compensation planning, merit cycles, and promotional adjustments
- Manage equity administration including grants, vesting schedules, and employee communications
- Oversee benefits strategy and vendor relationships for health, wellness, and retirement programs
- Develop total rewards communication strategies to maximize program value perception
- Ensure compliance with pay transparency laws and compensation regulations
HR Operations & Process Management :
Streamline onboarding, performance management, and employee lifecycle processesSupport talent acquisition with offer negotiations and compensation recommendationsLead organizational changes including promotions, transfers, and policy implementationsGenerate workforce analytics and reporting on compensation trends and retention metricsMaintain HRIS data integrity and support system improvementsCollaborate with Finance and Talent Acquisition on headcount planning and budget forecastingHR Support & Ticketing :
Manage and respond to employee HR inquiries through our ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and excellent service deliveryWhat We're Looking For
5+ years in total rewards, compensation analysis, or HR operationsAbility to handle LOAsAbility to manage immigration processesStrong analytical skills with experience in compensation benchmarking and data analysisKnowledge of equity compensation, benefits administration, and regulatory complianceHRIS proficiency (Rippling or similar platforms)Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skillsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related fieldBonus Points
CCP certification or similar compensation credentialsStartup or high-growth tech company experiencePay equity analysis and compensation consulting backgroundAdvanced Excel and data visualization skillsM&A integration and compensation harmonization experienceCompensation : The base salary range for this role is $138K to $188K / year. Final offer amounts will carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, and location, and they may vary from the amount above base.
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