Director, Compensation @Instacart

Overview

The role involves leading the compensation strategy at Instacart, focusing on pay competitiveness and fairness. This senior leadership position reports to the Head of Total Rewards and plays a critical role in attracting, retaining, and motivating talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of annual and mid-year compensation cycles.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and senior leaders to provide actionable recommendations on compensation matters.
• Oversee the equity compensation strategy and communicate it effectively across the organization.
• Lead a team of compensation business partners, setting clear direction and high standards.
• Contribute individually as a compensation business partner to align with business needs.
• Manage compensation frameworks for international expansion and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including 3 years in people management.
• Track record of supporting large R&D or Engineering teams, advising senior leaders on complex compensation decisions.
• Expertise in equity compensation design and strategy from a tech-focused company.
• Experience in building scalable compensation programs, including job architecture and pay-for-performance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills to transform data into clear executive recommendations.
• Interest in leveraging AI and technology to improve compensation processes.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation and benefits tailored to each location.
• Eligibility for a new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants.

Location

This role is remote, available to candidates across the United States.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit the Instacart career page.

Deadline

No specific deadline mentioned.