Compensation Manager

The role

This role leads the development of compensation strategies to support growth and balance market competitiveness with internal equity. You will partner with leaders across People, Recruiting, and Finance to guide decisions and provide data-driven insights.

What you will do

• Own and evolve Zipline's compensation philosophy, frameworks, and governance practices.
• Lead compensation strategy and decision-making for senior leaders and executive-level roles.
• Partner with Recruiting on competitive offer strategies.
• Design and maintain market-pricing methodologies.
• Conduct compensation analyses and modeling.
• Advise leaders on promotions, leveling, and organizational changes.
• Develop scalable tools, guidelines, and processes.
• Monitor market trends and competitive talent landscapes.
• Partner with Finance, People Business Partners, People Operations, and HR systems teams.
• Contribute to the evolution of Zipline's broader Total Rewards strategy.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of compensation experience, including ownership of complex compensation programs and senior-level compensation decisions.
• Strong understanding of compensation strategy, market benchmarking, job architecture, and pay governance.
• Experience working in high-growth technology, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, or similarly complex organizations.
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills.
• Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and driving decisions across multiple functions.
• Experience building scalable processes and operating models in fast-moving environments.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification.
• Experience managing or leading compensation globally.
• Experience working with private-company equity programs.

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Overtime pay
• Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
• Sales incentives
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

About the company

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine, and essential goods globally.