Compensation Manager, Instructure
$110-120k
Dynamic learning management platform
Be an early applicant
Dynamic learning management platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$110-120k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help learners thrive in tomorrow's landscape by delivering a future-ready ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.1
- Five years of experience in compensation with at least 2 years in a global compensation role
- Experience administering equity in a company, including understanding of various equity types and vesting schedules
- Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs across multiple international jurisdictions
- In-depth knowledge of global compensation trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably Workday
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
What the job involves
- The Compensation Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs and policies across our diverse international footprint
- This position will show deep expertise in global compensation practices, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Global Compensation Strategy & Design:
- Develop, implement, and maintain global compensation philosophies, strategies, and programs that are aligned with business objectives, market competitiveness, and legal compliance across various jurisdictions
- Conduct comprehensive market analyses (e.g., salary surveys, competitive intelligence) to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness of pay structures and practices
- Design and manage global salary structures, job leveling frameworks, and pay ranges
- Lead the annual compensation planning process, including merit, bonus, and long-term incentive cycles, ensuring equitable and consistent application globally
- Program Management & Administration:
- Manage the administration of all global compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives
- Oversee the job evaluation process and titling consistency across regions
- Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation expertise and guidance on job offers, promotions, transfers, and other compensation-related matters
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of compensation data and reporting
- Compliance & Governance:
- Stay abreast of global compensation trends, best practices, and evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, local labor laws, pay transparency regulations) to ensure compliance across all operating countries
- Develop and implement compensation policies and procedures that ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and regulatory compliance
- Manage and participate in compensation audits as required
- Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Utilize advanced analytical skills to interpret complex compensation data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for leadership on compensation program effectiveness, costs, and recommendations
- Develop and maintain compensation dashboards and metrics to monitor key performance indicators
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs support business goals and talent strategies
- Effectively communicate compensation philosophies, programs, and individual pay decisions to employees and managers globally
- Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on all compensation-related matters
Our take
Instructure is an education technology company, creator of the Canvas Learning Management Platform that allows schools to build digital learning environments that meet the needs of their institutions. The platform simplifies teaching, elevates learning, and eliminates the headaches of supporting and growing traditional learning technologies.
The Canvas platform has grown to become a key part of a large number of educational institutions, from pre-school to higher education. Meanwhile, the company has gone international and hit the $1 billion market cap, made a number of acquisitions and invested in R&D. In fact, much of Instructure's workforce is dedicated to R&D, which shows their focus on innovating.
Instructure was itself acquired in 2024 by KKR, which supports a broad-based equity ownership program for Instructure employees. With KKR's record of acquired companies, this is a promising development. And, as the company centres a future-oriented vision and brand strategy, it will be interesting to see what it does next.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jun 2016
$4m
SERIES A
Aug 2015
$1.5m
CONVERTIBLE
Total funding: $5.5m
Company benefits
- Join a passionate community of educators and the people working to support them
- Access to a large course library, mentoring and coaching opportunities, and regular feedback
- Community engagement (partnerships, volunteering, free learning resources, and ongoing outreach efforts)
- Office culture that values outcomes and impact above all
- Equity and ownership programs give every employee a stake in our future
- Ownership, recognition, and celebrations of shared success
- Growth opportunities (we’re all about helping our people move into (and thrive in) new roles)
Company HQ
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Leadership
Steve Daly
(CEO)They have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a MBA in Strategy and Finance with more than 20 years experience in hardware and software industries.
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