Cedar
Cedar Compensation & Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
We ensure our compensation plans are competitive by reviewing internal pay bands at least once per year against specific market data. Instead of letting a rigid process dictate salaries, we give our managers the tools, data, and final say to make realistic pay decisions based on actual experience, role mastery, and performance. Many of our compensation packages also include long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units, where we target a specific dollar amount to ensure equity grants are providing the intended value. We maintain our competitive edge through annual merit cycles and centralized Top Talent programs. This allows managers to connect high and emerging performers with accelerated compensation investments, performance-based raises, and additional equity grants that truly reward people who go above and beyond and create business value.
We take a holistic approach to health & wellness by directly using employee feedback as well as industry benchmarks to shape our programs. For physical and mental well-being, we offer multiple comprehensive medical and dental plans, a vision plan, free telehealth, and a robust wellness program.
We also provide company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance to ensure you and your family are protected.
In addition to our standard offerings, additional benefits include a 401k with a company match, fertility & family planning benefits, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave with a gradual return period to ease back into work. We also provide unlimited free access to certified financial planners to help you confidently navigate your financial health. This comprehensive coverage ensures our benefits package genuinely delivers value for wherever you are in your life and career.
Cedar offers equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) because we want employees to have a meaningful stake in Cedar’s success. To ensure our equity packages carry true value, our initial new hire grants target a specific dollar amount aligned with industry benchmarks. From there, equity is not just a one-time benefit. We continue to offer additional grants throughout the employee lifecycle, using annual performance-based awards during our merit cycles and promotion adjustments to ensure long-term incentives grow right alongside employee impact.
Our benefits programs are built directly around what our employees actually care about and what will make the biggest impact on their lives. We use regular survey feedback to shape our wellness programs and company-sponsored events, ensuring they are genuinely useful and give everyone a chance to decompress and recharge.
Compensation at Cedar is designed to be transparent and fair, and we are guided by our company values to ensure a clear connection between our compensation philosophy and company goals. Ultimately, we want to keep making Cedar an incredible, supportive place to work for our entire team.
What People Are Saying About Cedar
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Healthcare Strength: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options are highlighted alongside mental‑health resources/EAP. Feedback suggests this breadth of coverage provides a strong healthcare foundation.
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Parental & Family Support: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and fertility/family‑forming support (e.g., Carrot benefits noted up to $10,000) are emphasized. Feedback suggests these policies offer robust support for growing families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited PTO and company‑wide holiday shutdowns are called out, with encouragement to take meaningful breaks. Feedback suggests time‑off flexibility is a notable component of the total rewards.
Cedar's Benefits
Offers company equity
Offers generous parental leave
At Cedar we want to support all new parents in their expanding family. Therefore, we offer our full time team members who are expecting or having a new child Paid Leave.
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
Provides family medical leave
Cedar offers family medical leave for employees. Our leave partner walks employees through every step of the process.
Provides fertility benefits
We provide up to $10,000 in reimbursement through Carrot Fertility to support comprehensive, inclusive care for family-forming and reproductive health journeys
Offers dental insurance
Dental benefits are part of our comprehensive benefits offered through industry brand carriers with multiple options to choose from.
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Offers health insurance
Offers mental health benefits
We offer an experienced EAP counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Offers pet insurance
Offers vision insurance
Vision benefits are part of our comprehensive benefits offered through industry brand carriers with multiple options to choose from.
Offers 401(K)
Offers disability insurance
Offers life insurance
Provides 401(K) matching
401k program matching 100% of your contributions, up to 3% of your annual compensation
