Compensation Manager

Vanta, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote U.S.

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Own end-to-end compensation for Vanta’s EPD and G&A populations, serving as the primary point of contact for benchmarking, band design, and compensation decisions
• Lead full merit and equity compensation cycles end-to-end, including timeline development, manager enablement, and close-out reporting for year-end and mid-year cycles
• Build and maintain analytical models for compensation scenario planning, band analysis, equity burn projections, and internal equity reporting, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders
• Manage and optimize compensation and equity systems including Pave and Carta, ensuring data integrity and consistency as the company scales
• Partner proactively with People Business Partners (PBPs), Finance, and EPD leadership to align compensation strategy with workforce goals, surfacing risks and insights before being asked
• Identify and close operational gaps in compensation infrastructure by improving workflows, documentation, and tooling with a focus on automation and standardization for future global scalability
• Support compliance initiatives to ensure compensation practices remain competitive, consistent, and legally sound as Vanta expands
• Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and impact in compensation analysis, cycle execution, and system optimization, demonstrating curiosity and responsible application of technology
• Serve as a trusted thought partner on compensation strategy, influencing decisions through data-driven insights and proactive engagement with cross-functional stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compensation documentation and processes to support audit readiness and organizational transparency
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment between compensation philosophy, budget constraints, and business objectives
• Contribute to the strategic rebuilding of Vanta’s compensation function, transitioning from reactive operations to a proactive, scalable, and strategic partnership model
• Ensure all compensation practices reflect Vanta’s commitment to fairness, equity, and transparency across a growing, distributed workforce
• Participate in company-wide events, including virtual team building and learning sessions, to foster connection and cultural alignment
• Support the Senior Manager of Compensation in scaling compensation infrastructure to meet the needs of a 1,000+ employee organization
• Maintain awareness of market trends and competitive benchmarks to inform compensation strategy and ensure Vanta remains an employer of choice in the technology sector

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of in-house compensation experience at a technology company, with demonstrated program ownership at the senior individual contributor level
• Hands-on experience leveraging Radford for job matching, data pulls, and benchmarking methodology (required)
• Track record of owning full compensation cycles end-to-end (merit, equity, promotions) independently in-house, not in a support or coordination capacity
• Strong analytical modeling skills combined with the ability to translate complex findings into clear recommendations for business leaders and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with PBPs, Finance, and managers as a proactive thought partner who surfaces issues before being asked
• Experience at organizations of 1,000+ employees; pre-IPO or public company exposure preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
• Open to using AI to amplify skills and strengthen work, demonstrating curiosity, willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Family planning benefits
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney

Skills & Technologies

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About Vanta, Inc.

Vanta is a San Francisco-based compliance automation platform that helps businesses obtain and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and other security certifications. Its cloud service continuously monitors infrastructure, collects audit evidence, runs automated tests and produces auditor-ready reports, reducing the manual effort and cost of demonstrating security posture to customers and regulators. Founded in 2017, the company primarily serves high-growth SaaS startups and mid-market technology firms.

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