Compensation Program Manager San Francisco

Overview

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7 million customers access over $40 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers\' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $6.3B.

We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

Role

We are seeking a Compensation Program Manager to help scale and execute core compensation programs across the company. This individual contributor role is focused on compensation operations, including base pay, equity, and variable pay structures. The Program Manager plays a key role in managing compensation review cycles, supporting equity administration, and helping ensure clarity and consistency around compensation practices. This role partners closely with the Senior Manager of Total Rewards and cross-functional teams across People, Finance, and HR Operations to deliver compliant, structured, and well-documented compensation processes. This role also works alongside a Compensation Analyst who supports data preparation, reporting, and process execution.

What You’ll Do

• compensation review cycles : Serve as project manager for midyear and year-end compensation review cycles, including timeline creation, template reviews, stakeholder communications, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Finance on budget modeling, scenario analysis, and compensation-related reporting
• Review Analyst prepared files for accuracy and readiness before launch.
• Equity compensation : Administer stock grants, equity refreshes and data workflows in partnership with HRIS and Finance
• Maintain process documentation and ensure data integrity across equity systems.
• Support equity-related modeling, tracking, and stakeholder education.
• Job Architecture & Benchmarking : Maintain job families, job levels, and salary structures in alignment with Total Rewards leadership.
• Conduct market pricing and internal equity analyses
• Lead annual compensation survey submission process with Analyst support
• Compensation Project Coordination : Oversee and coordinate compensation related projects to ensure clear documentation, process alignment, and timely execution.
• Support ongoing efforts to clarify and operationalize variable pay structures across different areas of the business.
• Track documentation and workflows tied to bonus, commission, or other incentive processes as needed.
• Cross-Functional Support & Enablement : Collaborate with HRBPs and functional leaders on job evaluations and compensation related questions.
• Draft compensation policies, documentation enablement guides, and training materials.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to Workday optimization efforts.
• Partner with Finance on process controls, SOX testing and documentation, and IPO readiness.

The responsibilities outlined above represent key areas of focus for this role but are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

What We Look For

What We Offer You

The compensation range of this position in San Francisco, CA is USD $120,000-$150,000 annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual\'s base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply & Eligibility

This is a hybrid schedule. Are you willing to come into our San Francisco office 2-3x per week?

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Will you require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future?

Demographic Questions & Categorizations

Upgrade is dedicated to building a diverse team and an inclusive culture. We are asking candidates to voluntarily self-identify through a few demographic questions. Your responses are stored in the aggregate and will not affect your candidacy. Participation is voluntary.

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