Director, Global Compensation

Director Of Global Compensation

At GitLab, we're building something extraordinary : a high-performance culture that puts our team members' experience at the heart of everything we do. As our Director of Global Compensation, you'll be instrumental in shaping how we attract, motivate, and retain world-class talent through innovative compensation strategies that align with our organizational goals and values.

This role offers the perfect blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution for someone who likes to build programs with a focus on detail. You'll design comprehensive compensation frameworks while mentoring your team and driving meaningful projects that impact team members across the globe.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Design and execute a comprehensive compensation strategy that positions GitLab as an employer of choice while supporting our ambitious business objectives
• Support executive compensation programs and collaborate effectively with our compensation committee
• Oversee critical compensation programs including annual focal merit review cycles, bonus structures, and equity planning initiatives

Innovation & Optimization

Communication & Stakeholder Partnership

Growth & Team Leadership

Requirements

Professional Excellence

Leadership & Collaboration

Communication & Technical Skills

Compensation

The base salary range for this role's listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

$167,000 - $313,000 USD