Manager of Compensation and Stock Plans, Bird
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Electric vehicle sharing platform
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Electric vehicle sharing platform
501-1000 employees
B2CMarketplaceSustainabilityTransportMobilityRidesharing
Open for applications
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Expert level
Remote from Canada
501-1000 employees
B2CMarketplaceSustainabilityTransportMobilityRidesharing
Company mission
To make cities more livable by reducing car usage, traffic, and carbon emissions.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a data-driven expert in global compensation and equity who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and who brings both rigor and a global perspective to how we reward our people
- You will possess a strong understanding of international compensation practices, equity administration, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, while maintaining a commitment to fairness and transparency in how we reward our global team
- REQUIRED: 10+ years of progressive experience in Global Compensation and Equity, encompassing the design, implementation, and management of global compensation frameworks and equity plans, with experience collaborating on global benefits and wellness strategies
- REQUIRED: Proven experience working in both large-scale public companies and smaller-scale start-up private environments with international expansion
- Deep expertise in global compensation strategy, international salary benchmarking methodologies, global pay equity principles, and a strong understanding of global benefits and wellness trends
- Demonstrated experience supporting diverse international populations and successfully operating in a remote-first, fast-paced, high-growth global environment
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to interpret global data, present clear insights, and effectively influence executive stakeholders on global compensation and equity strategies
- Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms and best practices in both private and/or public global companies
- Comprehensive working knowledge of global employment and tax regulations that impact compensation
- Exceptional global communication, interpersonal, and project management skills, with a strong passion for enhancing the global employee experience through effective rewards programs
What the job involves
- Bird is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager of Global Compensation & Stock Plans to lead the development and execution of our global compensation and equity strategy
- Reporting to the VP, People, this role will oversee all aspects of global compensation and equity programs—ensuring they are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with Bird’s values and growth
- This leader will play a key role in refining and delivering compelling global compensation and equity programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent
- Reporting Relationship: The role reports to the Vice President, People, who reports to the CEO
- This role will lead and have direct oversight of Global Compensation and Equity across Bird, collaborating closely with regional People teams in North America and EMEA
- The team this role oversees includes: Total Team: 1, Project-Based Support: Total Rewards Consultant for scoped strategic initiatives
- Design, develop, and lead Bird’s global total rewards strategy, with a primary focus on compensation and equity programs, to effectively support global talent attraction, motivation, and retention
- Ensure global compensation and equity programs are strategically aligned with business goals, our People-first culture, and local market practices
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and global business leaders to ensure strategic alignment, budgetary compliance, and a globally consistent yet locally relevant approach to compensation and equity
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the VP, People and Executive team on all global compensation and equity matters
- Lead global compensation initiatives including market mapping, job architecture, and benchmarking for new and evolving roles using tools like Radford, Pave, and internal benchmarking frameworks
- Own and drive the compensation process for Bird’s Annual Performance Review Cycle (Bird Performance Review / BPR), including merit and promotion planning, in partnership with Finance and People Business Partners
- Manage salary bands, job leveling, and internal pay equity reviews, ensuring a scalable and transparent approach to compensation
- Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure all programs meet local compliance requirements and align with Bird’s compensation philosophy
- Leverage systems such as BambooHR (HRIS), Radford, Pave, Google Suite, Zendesk, and Greenhouse to support workflow, decision-making, and documentation
- Own the end-to-end administration and strategy of compensation, & equity programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business goals
- Lead equity planning cycles, including refreshes and off-cycle grants, and partner with Legal and Finance on program design and execution
- Build tools, documentation, and employee education materials to increase understanding and transparency of programs across levels
- Support executive compensation planning and Board-level reporting on total rewards and equity strategy
- Work closely with the Global Benefits & Wellness Manager to ensure the overall global total rewards strategy is cohesive and competitive
- Partner with the Global Benefits & Wellness Manager to understand the global landscape of benefits, perks, and wellness programs and provide input on strategic direction where compensation and benefits intersect
- Collaborate on initiatives and projects that require integration across compensation, equity, benefits, and wellness to ensure a seamless employee experience
- Support the Global Benefits & Wellness Manager with data and insights related to the impact of benefits and wellness programs on attraction and retention
- Use data and analytics to monitor the effectiveness of rewards programs and make recommendations for continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and processes that ensure program governance, scalability, and compliance
- Support internal audits, due diligence, and compensation-related disclosures as needed
- Leverage the People Tech Stack to support program design, execution, analytics, and employee experience, including:
- HRIS & People Systems: BambooHR, ADP, Ceridian Dayforce
- Compensation & Benchmarking: Radford, Pave
- Recruiting & Performance: Greenhouse, Lattice
- Service & Knowledge Management: Zendesk, Confluence
- Collaboration & Analytics: Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs), custom dashboards and reporting tools
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and People Business Partners
- Act as a thought partner and internal consultant to People team colleagues and business leaders across the organization
Our take
The demand for more eco-friendly urban transit solutions has been on the rise for a while now, and Bird is one of the companies that has answered this call. The company supplies lightweight, speed-capped electric vehicles for city travel - such as bikes and scooters.
Competition in the space has been famously fierce, but at one point Bird was one of the biggest companies of its kind. It was active in more that 450 cities worldwide, though it has since hit a rough patch. This saw the company exiting dozens of markets and ultimately declaring bankruptcy in 2023.
The company is now restructuring in hopes it can regain its footing, strengthen its balance sheet and position itself for long-term sustainable growth. Interestingly, Bird Canada was not part of its parent company's filing and continues operations as before.
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Insights
Top investors
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2021
$208m
LATE VC
Jan 2020
$75m
SERIES D
Total funding: $973m
Company benefits
- Wellness stipend and a resource for personal and professional development
- Generous time off and parental leave
- Health and childcare savings options
- Free Bird credits
- Work from home opportunities + Stipend of $100/month
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Travis VanderZanden
(Founder & Chairman)Previously worked as COO of Lyft and VP of Global Driver Growth at Uber. Co-founder & former CEO of Cherry.com.
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