Total Compensation Lead, xAI
$150-185k
Requires up to 20% travel
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
Building artificial intelligence
Open for applications
Building artificial intelligence
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$150-185k
Requires up to 20% travel
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast paced startup-like environment wearing multiple hats
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards management, with a proven track record in a similar role or within a consulting firm specializing in compensation
- Available to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
Desirable
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in compensation software and HRIS systems
- Excellent project management capabilities with attention to detail
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of compensation philosophies, market pricing, job evaluation, and pay equity analysis
- Possession of or working towards CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or other relevant certifications is a plus
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable compensation plans
- Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information
- Innovative mindset with a proactive approach to enhancing employee value proposition
What the job involves
- XAI is seeking a dynamic Total Compensation Lead to join our Human Resources team
- This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining competitive and equitable compensation strategies that support our organizational goals and attract, retain, and motivate a high-performing workforce
- The Total Compensation Lead will play a key role in ensuring our total rewards programs are market-competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with our company's values and strategic objectives
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive total compensation strategy that supports business objectives, including base pay, bonuses, incentives, benefits, and equity programs
- Conduct market analysis to ensure compensation is competitive and equitable
- Manage all aspects of the compensation programs, including salary structures, pay grades, and market pricing
- Oversee the annual salary review process, ensuring adherence to budget guidelines and compliance with internal equity and external competitiveness standards
- Create and update compensation policies and procedures in line with legal requirements, industry best practices, and company culture
- Utilize HR analytics to evaluate compensation effectiveness, perform regression analyses, and forecast future compensation needs
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on compensation trends, analyses, and recommendations
- Address employee inquiries and issues related to compensation and benefits
- Work collaboratively with other HR functions to ensure consistency in employee communications regarding compensation
- Ensure all compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including equal pay laws, FLSA, and other relevant legislation
- Lead special projects or tasks related to compensation, such as new program rollouts, system implementations, or restructuring initiatives
- Collaborate with various departments, including Finance, Legal, and IT, to align compensation strategies with broader corporate initiatives
- Engage with external partners like compensation consultants and benefits providers as needed
Our take
xAI is Elon Musk's venture into the world of artificial intelligence, and like all things Musk, it's going big. Its setting out to build AI that helps humanity understand the universe and its starting with Grok, its conversational AI chatbot already integrated into X (formerly Twitter). With access to real-time data and a powerful ecosystem of Musk-led companies, xAI is certainly pushing towards artificial general intelligence at serious scale.
Like all bold ventures, xAI has faced its share of controversy, from questions about regulation to the overlap across Musk's businesses. But fans are still seeing the bigger picture: an interconnected tech ecosystem where AI, social media, and space exploration feed into one another.
Recently, the company made headlines with its massive "Colossus" supercomputer project, powered by tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs. While the data center's temporary power setup has faced environmental scrutiny, the scale of ambition is certainly undeniable. From launching tap-to-pay features on X to building one of the most powerful AI training systems on Earth, xAI is moving fast.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Dec 2024
$6bn
SERIES C
May 2024
$6bn
SERIES B
Total funding: $12.1bn
Company benefits
- Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
- Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
- Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
- Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
- 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future
Company HQ
Downtown, Burlingame, CA
Leadership
Elon Musk
(Founder)Founder, Chairman, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX. CEO and Product Architect of Tesla. Chairman and CTO of X Corp, founder of the Boring Company, co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI, and president of the Musk Foundation.
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