Senior Compensation Manager

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About the role

Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their fans and build a lasting business including: paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live video, and selling to fans directly with one-time purchases.

Ultimately our goal is simple: fund the creative class. And we're leaders in that space, with:

We're continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator platform with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for a Senior Compensation to support our mission.

This role is based in San Francisco or NYC and open to those who are able to be in-office 3 days per week on a hybrid work model.

• $10 billion+ generated by creators since Patreon's inception
• 100 million+ free memberships for fans who may not be ready to pay just yet, and
• 25 million+ paid memberships on Patreon today.

The company

About the Team

The People Team at Patreon is focused on building an environment where our people and our business can do their best work. We partner closely with leaders and teams across the company to attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional talent while creating thoughtful, scalable programs that support Patreon as we grow and evolve. We’re a collaborative, pragmatic team that cares deeply about the employee experience and isn’t afraid to rethink how we work to better serve our people and the business.

The work

About the Role

The work

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