Senior Variable Compensation Manager

• As a Senior Variable Compensation Manager, you will play a key role on the Total Rewards team, specifically providing strategic and operational support across Crusoe’s variable compensation programs
• Participate in the strategy, design, implementation and ongoing improvement of traditional (GTM) and non-traditional incentive programs
• Lead end-to-end administration and governance of incentive programs including drafting plan documentation, modeling, achievement calculations, validation, and payout execution
• Serve as a point of accountability for incentive plan accuracy, compliance, and operational integrity
• Ensure all employees on a variable plan have a signed plan document in a smooth and trackable fashion
• Analyze program effectiveness, cost, and performance outcomes; proactively surface insights and recommendations to leadership
• Work on market research and cost modeling to help design competitive incentive programs for non-direct sales groups
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and RevOps to ensure accurate compensation forecasting, accruals, and budget management
• Collaborate with the Internal Communications and HR team to effectively roll out and educate managers and eligible employees on variable compensation programs
• Deliver complex modeling of ambiguous plan design
• Navigate data integrity issues to produce reliable insights
• Partner with HRIS and People Analytics to design, build, and maintain compensation dashboards that enable quick review of market positioning for short- and long-term incentives and budget utilization needs
• Help improve data integrity and optimize HR tech stack functionality for incentives tracking and accuracy
• Explore and pilot AI and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance predictive analytics capabilities
• Develop measurable metrics to track incentive program performance

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

• Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheet software and experience working with large datasets
• 7+ years of compensation experience, with a mix of startup and large tech company experience. Fast paced startup experience preferred
• Experience with presenting and influencing senior leadership preferred
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with end-to-end ownership of incentive programs including design, modeling, and administration is a strong plus
• Ability to navigate data integrity issues effectively in order to produce reliable dashboards and analytics
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present recommendations to diverse audiences, including senior leaders
• Deep knowledge of incentive-based compensation programs
• Modeling/forecasting experience
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
• Experience working with senior leadership preferred