Head of Global Compensation

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Owner’s total compensation philosophy, frameworks, and programs to support global business growth.
• Design and administer compensation programs, including salary structures, job architecture, career levels, and incentive plans across multiple countries.
• Lead market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitive pay practices in global markets.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to develop recommendations that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, and budget.
• Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, promotions, and market adjustments.
• Design and implement competitive equity strategies and policies across various roles and regions.
• Maintain accurate equity records, including grants, vesting schedules, and exercises, ensuring data integrity.
• Develop educational resources to help team members understand the value of equity and ownership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in compensation or total rewards supporting global organizations.
• Proven experience in a high-growth startup environment.
• Deep expertise in compensation program design, including salary structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks.
• Extensive experience managing equity compensation programs and grant administration.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to influence leaders across the organization.
• Proficiency with HR tech stacks and equity administration platforms, specifically Rippling, Remote, and Carta.

Benefits

• Estimated base salary range of $230k - $260k USD / $240k - $270k CAD.
• Generous pre-IPO equity package.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Monthly lifestyle stipend.
• Unlimited/flexible PTO.

About the Company

Owner is an AI-native system that local business owners use to succeed. We are building the infrastructure that replaces the fragmented tools currently used to run businesses, powering everything from websites and online ordering to CRM and POS systems. We are a remote-first, global company dedicated to helping independent businesses thrive in the digital age.