Total Rewards

The Total Rewards department strategically aligns the three pillars of team member rewards to create optimal organizational performance at GitLab: Compensation, Benefits, and Equity. Total Rewards designs and strategically executes programs in alignment with business goals. Programs fuel motivated and productive team members that are appreciated and rewarded for their contributions, driving GitLab to ever greater success.

Total Rewards Job Family Matrix

Benefits:

Role	Grade
Benefits Coordinator	5
Benefits Analyst	6
Senior Benefits Analyst Senior Benefits Program Manager	7
Manager, Benefits	8

Compensation:

Role	Grade
Compensation Coordinator	5
Compensation Analyst	6
Senior Compensation Analyst Senior Compensation Program Manager	7
Manager, Compensation Compensation Partner	8

Leadership:

Role	Grade
Senior Manager, Total Rewards	9
Director, Total Rewards	10

Benefits

Benefits Requirements

Demonstrated experience in a Global Benefit role as appropriate for the grade.
For US Billing, required to be a US resident
Experience working with an international Benefits Broker.
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Business, or HR preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm for, and broad experience with, software tools
Proven experience quickly learning new software tools
Willing to work with git and GitLab whenever possible
Willing to make Total Rewards as open and transparent as possible
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail is essential.
Ability to use GitLab

Benefits Coordinator

Job Grade

The Benefits Coordinator is a grade 5.

Responsibilities

Process and submit payment for all entity benefits billing (US residency is a requirement to process US benefits) in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
Global Billing for PEOs ensuring timely payment of invoices and department breakdowns of cost to Accounts Payable.
Coordination with Benefits broker on new enrollments for team member benefits.
Audit all benefits invoices to ensure accuracy.
Onboarding and offboarding of team member benefits from relevant systems
Collaborate with the People group on Total Rewards policies, processes, and procedures following the GitLab workflow, with the goal always being to make things easier from the perspective of the team members.
Assist the People Connect group with all benefits related escalated inquires.
Update Total Rewards documentation as directed.
Keep it efficient and DRY.

Benefits Analyst

Job Grade

The Benefits Analyst is a grade 6.

Responsibilities

Participate in benefits surveys.
Parental Leave Administration. HRIS data entry and coordination with payroll on all parental leaves.
Growth & Development Benefit. Responsible for all administration of the growth and development benefit in collaboration with Finance, Payroll, and GitLab Management.
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on policies, processes, and procedures following the GitLab workflow, with the goal always being to make things easier from the perspective of the team members.
Update Total Rewards documentation as appropriate.
Collect GitLab internal data to track trends in functional areas.
Collect external market data to support benefits roadmaps.
Total Rewards Statement Management to be able to report the three pillars of total rewards at the end of each compensation review cycle ensuring the ability to report benefits usage throughout the year.
Assist the Senior Benefits Program Manager with training employees on various topics.
Keep it efficient and DRY.

Senior Benefits Analyst

The responsibilities for a Senior Benefits Analyst will be added at the time of a business need for this role.

Job Grade

The Senior Benefits Analyst is a grade 7.

Senior Benefits Program Manager

Job Grade

The Senior Benefits Program Manager is a grade 7.

Responsibilities

Management of Benefits Plan Design Globally in coordination with a Global Benefits Broker.
Coordination with People Business Partners and GitLab Management on all related benefit plan inquires.
Management of Benefits Renewals, Plan Changes, and Open Enrollment.
Development of Benefits Roadmaps for each entity and PEO to determine future benefits in collaboration with Finance.
Development and Execution of Benefits Trainings to ensure team members understand benefits available to them.
Ensure compliance with all international rules and regulations.
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on policies, processes, and procedures following the GitLab workflow, with the goal always being to make things easier from the perspective of the team members.
Build business case for new benefits based on supporting survey data to present to Total Rewards Leadership and key stakeholders.
Update Total Rewards documentation as appropriate.
Collect GitLab internal data to track trends in functional areas.
Collect external market data to support benefits roadmaps.
Total Rewards Statement Management to be able to report the three pillars of total rewards at the end of each compensation review cycle ensuring the ability to report benefits usage throughout the year.
Keep it efficient and DRY.

Manager, Benefits

The responsibilities for a Manager, Benefits will be added at the time of a business need for this role.

Job Grade

The Manager, Benefits is a grade 8.

Compensation

Compensation Requirements

Demonstrated experience in a Global Compensation role as appropriate for the grade.
Experience working with external survey data sources such as Radford or Comptryx.
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Business, or HR preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm for, and broad experience with, software tools
Proven experience quickly learning new software tools
Willing to work with git and GitLab whenever possible
Willing to make Total Rewards as open and transparent as possible
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail is essential.
Ability to use GitLab

Compensation Coordinator

The responsibilities for a Compensation Coordinator will be added at the time of a business need for this role.

Job Grade

The Compensation Coordinator is a grade 5.

Compensation Analyst

The responsibilities for a Compensation Analyst will be added at the time of a business need for this role.

Job Grade

The Compensation Analyst is a grade 6.

Senior Compensation Analyst

Job Grade

The Senior Compensation Analyst is a grade 7.

Responsibilities

Participate in compensation surveys.
Maintain approval requests in Greenhouse ensuring job family and compensation benchmarks are set.
Development of Compensation Architecture and Compensation Calculator Formula Inputs to determine competitive rates.
Maintain job code architecture as compared to survey data to ensure proper benchmarking for all roles at GitLab.
Benchmark new roles or job families.
Maintain the Compensation Calculator.
Coordinate with People Technology and Tools to ensure reporting of all compensation data from HRIS.
Management of Compensation Tools and Technology for reporting and compensation review cycles.
Implement Total Rewards policies, processes and procedures following the GitLab workflow, with the goal always being to make things easier from the perspective of the team members.
Maintain total rewards documentation.
Collect and analyze compensation data to track trends in functional areas.
Collect and analyze external data to track trends for compensation best practices.
Ensure compliance with all international rules and regulations.
Manage special projects.
Collaborate on training employees on various topics.
Effectively communicate any upcoming total rewards processes or policy changes.
Keep it efficient and DRY.

Senior Compensation Program Manager

Job Grade

The Senior Compensation Program Manager is a grade 7.

Responsibilities

Develop compensation strategies and principles.
Develop and implement Bonus Plan Design payout structure for Company Wide Bonus in coordination with Accounting.
Develop compensation roadmaps for how GitLab's compensation practices will evolve over future fiscal years to remain competitive.
Manage Budget for Promotions and Compensation Review in collaboration with the People Business Partners and GitLab Management.
Development and Execution of Compensation Trainings to ensure team members understand GitLab's compensation philosophy.
Equity Plan Design
Education regarding equity plans at GitLab in collaboration with Stock Administration to ensure team members understand the potential value of their equity.
Partnership with Sales Compensation on Sales Quota plan design and payouts.
Ensure compliance with all international rules and regulations.
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on policies, processes, and procedures following the GitLab workflow, with the goal always being to make things easier from the perspective of the team members.
Build business case for compensation iterations based on supporting survey data to present to Total Rewards Leadership and key stakeholders.
Update Total Rewards documentation as appropriate.
Collect GitLab internal data to track trends in functional areas.
Collect external market data to support benefits roadmaps.
Total Rewards Statement Management to be able to report the three pillars of total rewards at the end of each compensation review cycle ensuring the ability to report unvested equity value.
Assist the People Connect group with all compensation related escalated inquires.
Keep it efficient and DRY.

Compensation Partner

Job Grade

The Compensation Partner is a grade 8.

Market Justification: The business need for an individual contributor Compensation Partner role is to have a team member with a high level of expertise in Compensation to be able to advise the business in the Compensation Philiosophy. This team member will collaborate with People Business Partners and leaders to ensure team members fully understand their total rewards package. In the market, there are over 160 organizations that typically have 2 to 3 Compensation Partners.

Responsibilities

Develop compensation strategies and principles.
Development and Execution of Compensation Trainings to ensure team members understand GitLab's compensation philosophy.
Equity Plan Design
Education regarding equity plans at GitLab in collaboration with Stock Administration to ensure team members understand the potential value of their equity.
Promote an understanding of compensation philosophies, practices and administration across all levels of the organization, including the executive team. Specifically:
- Collaborate with People Business Partners and business leaders regarding compensation philosophy, practices, and programs.
- Collaborate with Talent Aqusition regarding compensation philosophy, practices, and programs. Ensure the recruiting team is educated how to present GitLab's compensation and overall total rewards strategy.
Ensure compliance with all international rules and regulations.
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on policies, processes, and procedures following the GitLab workflow, with the goal always being to make things easier from the perspective of the team members.
Keep it efficient and DRY.

Additional Requirements

Experience working with People Business Partners or similar is a business facing role to solve compensation challenges.
Experience working in a public company and exposure to compensation programs at scale.
The ability to present complex models in a simple and clear manner.
Experience leading presentations to executive teams and company-wide audiences.
Experience in Worday preferred.

Manager, Compensation

The responsibilities for a Manager, Compensation will be added at the time of a business need for this role.

Job Grade

The Manager, Compensation is a grade 8.

Leadership

Leadership Requirements

Progressive experience in total rewards with in-depth knowledge of core compensation and job structure concepts and standard methodologies
Experience designing and managing compensation and benefits programs, ideally at rapidly growing, global companies in a relevant industry
Forward thinking, creative, and open-minded with sound technical skills, analytical ability, and seasoned judgment
Comfortable and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, high growth, constantly changing, geographically dispersed, transparent environment
Ability to drive consensus and engagement across a wide variety of stakeholders in multiple parts of the business
Data-driven leader with a strong ability to analyze and turn data into insights and action plans aligned with company direction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to package and present complex analyses and recommendations clearly
Previous experience in both public and startup companies; IPO experience is ideal
Experience preparing for and interacting with the Compensation Committee
Experience working remotely and with remote team members is preferred

Senior Manager, Total Rewards

The responsibilities for a Senior Manager, Total Rewards will be added at the time of a business need for this role.

Job Grade

The Senior Manager, Total Rewards is a grade 9.

Director, Total Rewards

The Director, Total Rewards leads the function ensuring our total rewards strategy and practices continue to support our culture and growth. This role is a senior member of the People Group team who is responsible for building out the Total Rewards function and mentoring current team members. The Director, Total Rewards reports to the Chief People Officer.

Job Grade

The Director, Total Rewards is a grade 10.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a growing Total Rewards team responsible for ensuring competitive compensation, benefits, and equity plans are in place.
- Coach your managers to grow the careers of all team members.
- Lead the team to perform effective job evaluations/leveling, conduct market surveys, collect and analyze market data, and maintain compensation survey data; continuously updating our compensation ranges and job structure
- Has overall control of budgetary planning and staffing strategy
Design, develop, and execute on a comprehensive global total rewards strategy that aligns with our culture and business plans, and allows GitLab to attract, retain, and motivate top talent
Own the communications strategy and plan for total rewards, ensuring team members understand all that’s offered at GitLab
Review and analyze GitLab’s total rewards (compensation, benefits, perks, recognition) practices globally and in relation to local markets; propose improvements to remain competitive
Maintain expertise in industry practices and lead effective, competitive, and fair total rewards programs that ensure market consistency and cost-effectiveness
Develop recommendations for annual budgeting and planning while maintaining internal and external equity in pay plans; manage annual compensation review cycles
Work closely with the Chief People Officer to develop material for executive management and the Compensation Leadership & Development Committee
Develop and manage executive compensation; review, design, develop, and manage variable incentive pay for non-sales
Oversee our benefits programs.
Manage equity planning and implementation of new schemes as needed; partner with Chief Financial Officer to manage the cap table
Create scalable processes, practices, and programs that support our rapid growth while continuing to deliver an incredible team member experience
Oversee and support the development, implementation, and maintenance or compensation tools and systems
Lead stock administration and ensure accurate information is provided to team members about stock grants, vesting schedules, exercise process, and eligibility
Accurately interpret, counsel, communicate, and educate People Group members, managers, and executives on pay philosophy, policies, and practices
Be open to feedback about compensation practices from the company and community to iterate based on findings
Ensure compliance with all international rules and regulations.
Manage total rewards documentation.
Keep it efficient and DRY.

Total Rewards Performance Indicators

Hiring Process

Candidates for Total Rewards can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. To learn more about someone who may be conducting the interview, find their job title on our team page.

Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with a Recruiting Manager
Next, candidates will be invited to a 45 minute interview with the Hiring Manager.
Then, candidates will be invited to schedule a 45 minute interviews with a peer in Total Rewards.
Then, candidates may be invited to schedule a 45 minute interview with a People Business Partner.
Final, candidates will be invited to schedule a 50 minute interview with the leader in Total Rewards.

As always, the interviews and screening call will be conducted via a video call. See more details about our interview process here.

Career Ladder

The next step in the Total Rewards job family is to move to a higher grade within Total Rewards or People Group leadership which is not yet defined.

About GitLab

GitLab Inc. is a company based on the GitLab open-source project. GitLab is a community project to which over 2,200 people worldwide have contributed. We are an active participant in this community, trying to serve its needs and lead by example. We have one vision: everyone can contribute to all digital content, and our mission is to change all creative work from read-only to read-write so that everyone can contribute.

We value results, transparency, sharing, freedom, efficiency, self-learning, frugality, collaboration, directness, kindness, diversity, inclusion and belonging, boring solutions, and quirkiness. If these values match your personality, work ethic, and personal goals, we encourage you to visit our primer to learn more. Open source is our culture, our way of life, our story, and what makes us truly unique.

Top 10 Reasons to Work for GitLab:

Mission: Everyone can contribute
Results: Fast growth, ambitious vision
Flexible Work Hours: Plan your day so you are there for other people & have time for personal interests
Transparency: Over 2,000 webpages in GitLab handbook, GitLab Unfiltered YouTube channel
Iteration: Empower people to be effective & have an impact, Merge Request rate, We dogfood our own product, Directly responsible individuals
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: A focus on gender parity, Team Member Resource Groups, other initiatives
Collaboration: Kindness, saying thanks, intentionally organize informal communication, no ego
Total Rewards: Competitive market rates for compensation, Equity compensation, global benefits (inclusive of office equipment)
Work/Life Harmony: Flexible workday, Family and Friends days
Remote Done Right: One of the world's largest all-remote companies, prolific inventor of remote best practices

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