Compensation Manager

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others.  We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

Global compensation is crucial in attracting and retaining Platform Science's most valuable asset - our employees - and managing Platform Science's employee salaries & rewards (commissions/bonuses).  We align market best practices and company strategy through our specialized expertise to create fair and effective compensation programs contributing to Platform Science's unique Total Rewards Value Proposition. Our goal is not only to attract and retain top talent but also to nurture employee well-being and foster sustained career growth.

As a Compensation Manager, you’ll work with colleagues worldwide (North America, Latam, Europe) as a strategic resource who aims to provide consultative support to People Ops and business leaders to ensure that our pay programs attract and retain top talent, reinforce our values and drive a high-performance culture.

Essential Responsibilities

• Offer expert consultancy to People Ops (Human Resources) partners on compensation matters within Platform Science divisions, aiding in the compensation integration of newly acquired companies.
• Partner with internal teams to provide appropriate guidance and interpretation of policies and guidelines
• Conduct thorough analyses of government regulations and company policies to guarantee compliance with laws and standards such as minimum wage, FLSA, and pay equity
• Participate in global salary surveys, providing accurate data to support market analysis
• Analyze salary survey outcomes and recommend adjustments to salary structures to maintain market competitiveness
• Monitor and report on compensation market trends.
• Update and establish salary ranges globally, reflecting market competitiveness
• Conduct annual merit and bonus cycle processes, providing analysis and recommendations to business leaders
• Assist in updating job descriptions and compensation guidelines
• Ensure internal and external equity in compensation across all organizational levels
• Craft and distribute communications related to a variety of compensation issues, projects, or policies.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to represent the comp team’s point of view

Education and Experience

• 7+ years experience in compensation 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Strong proficiency in HRIS and compensation-related systems (e.g., Workday, Mercer,  ADP, Radford, or other related platforms).
• In-depth knowledge of compensation analysis methodologies and benchmarking tools
• Excellent collaboration, communication and presentation skills
• Project and/or program management experience
• Curiosity, agility, and ability to work quickly in ambiguous situations
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Experience with FLSA and Pay Equity/Transparency legislation
• Project and/or program management experience
• Curiosity, agility, and ability to work quickly in ambiguous situations

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• AD&D and life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more information please see the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees.

In addition, you can access the Benefit Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees by copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://www.platformscience.com/benefits.

This is an exempt role. Our job titles for each posting may span across more than one job level. The estimated base salary for this role is between $123,326 and $165,300. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salaries across all US locations. Compensation packages are based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, work experience, relevant trainings and certifications, business needs, market demands and specific geographical location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

At this time we only consider candidates in these states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. In the future we plan to add more states.

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