Benefits & Compensation Manager (Remote)

Job Description

About Quizlet: Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn. Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube. Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures. To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools. With offices in major cities around the world and ambitious plans for expansion, we remain grounded in our commitment to our mission of helping people learn. We’re looking for new team members who crave a challenge and want to help us continue amplifying our impact. About the Role: Quizlet’s Benefits & Compensation Manager is responsible for managing our compensation and benefits programs to deliver on a core element of our employee value proposition. This position will direct and plan the day-to-day operations of all compensation and benefits activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and executive leaders. About You: You are an expert when it comes to compensation, benefits, total rewards, and equity in venture-backed pre-IPO tech organizations. You’re a strategic thinker with a high level of integrity. You use data and metrics to drive decision making and are comfortable being the champion of the Quizlet’s compensation philosophy and employee benefits programs.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the development, implementation, and administration of global compensation and equity programs inclusive of employee compensation, commission and bonus programs, and equity incentives plans
• Oversee the management of Quizlet's pay bands, external benchmarks, levels, and titles through the review and selection of relevant market data
• Partner with managers to level and align jobs to our compensation structure
• Build and maintain compensation systems and tools to support our compensation review process
• Conduct ongoing market analysis (e.g. Radford, Pave, etc.) to ensure competitiveness and regular pay analysis to ensure internal parity
• Collaborate with the Recruiting and People Ops teams to design and train on competitive job offers while maintaining internal team equity
• Design, manage and administer benefits, well-being and perks programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter benefits, COBRA, leaves of absence, and wellness benefits
• Own benefits & perks enrollment, communications, system administration, and employee education resources in partnership with benefits brokers
• Regularly review usage and market trends to design and deliver meaningful, cohesive, and inclusive benefits that are market competitive
• Oversee benefits compliance requirements and ensure completion of regulatory reporting and audit projects
• Partner with internal stakeholders to set and manage Total Rewards budget requirements

What you bring to the table:

• 6+ years of experience designing and managing compensation, equity, and benefits programs preferred
• 3+ years of experience leading Total Rewards for a growing organization
• Strong experience with stock options and incentive compensation
• Extensive knowledge of Employee Benefits design, oversight and administration
• Experience presenting to executives and partnering with them
• Tech startup experience preferred
• You have a keen eye for detail, are rigorous in your data analysis, and take the time to make sure that data is accurate and communications are clear
• You always consider the broader implications of decisions or process changes
• You easily establish relationships and are trusted by people at all levels within the organization
• You are just as comfortable operating at a strategic level as you are at a tactical one
• You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $111,000 - $180,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
• 20 vacation days (and we expect you to take them!); 10 paid holidays plus additional days off in 2022 due to Covid
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice)
• Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
• Professional Development stipend (teach yourself something new)
• Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, Wellness benefits
• 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
• Employees are eligible to participate in the Quizlet stock option program

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome! We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership. We provide a transparent setting, that gives a comprehensive view of who we are! In Closing: We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold. We have a bias for action, take initiative, and hustle to deliver results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do. We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company. Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us! To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies: At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet. Apply for this job