Senior Lead, Compensation Manager

About Us

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We’re seeking a highly driven and strategic Senior Lead, Compensation Manager to lead compensation design and analytics as Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies scales. You will be a utility player on the team : your responsibilities will span from compensation program management to compensation business partner to program design and administration for the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technology organization. You will be client‑facing and bring a consultative mindset to work cross‑functionally to support business needs. You will advise on complex compensation matters across the employee lifecycle with in‑depth analytics to ensure we are providing competitive and equitable compensation, consistent with our compensation philosophy. You will leverage your compensation program design, creativity, innovative thinking and analytic capabilities to evolve our pay programs in addition to designing creative and innovative pay programs. Our goal is to create scalable, sustainable, cost effective and equitable compensation programs that will attract and retain talent.

This role reports directly to the Head of Compensation and is located in our Palo Alto, California office. This is a strategic and hands‑on role responsible for developing strategy, building roadmaps on implementation, administration, communication, compliance, providing thought leadership and driving continuous improvement. This role will have individual contributor responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a knowledgeable and trusted partner to the Rivian and VW Group Technology organization to understand business challenges, develop creative and innovative solutions and influence decision making
• Partner with People team leadership to develop and implement processes and tools, ensuring ongoing process and product improvement
• Work with cross‑functional teams and leadership to understand business goals and recommend / implement innovative approaches, policies and global processes
• Drive focal processes, including compensation planning, pay equity analysis, survey matching, and benchmarking
• Refine and update global compensation market positioning and compensation ranges (for new and existing positions) to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with our overall compensation strategy
• Develop effective analytics and metrics to monitor business impact and effectiveness of our compensation programs and practices
• Develop cost models for global compensation programs and budgets
• Create and implement a compensation metrics dashboard; utilize metrics to inform behavior and compensation decision outcomes
• Provide recruiters the visibility, tools, resources and support needed to provide timely and competitive offer packages

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range / Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California‑Based Applicants : $191,600 - $239,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary : Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical / Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital / domestic partner status, age, military / veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and / or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media / website, network / device, recruiting system usage / interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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