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Compensation Manager

AT Braze
Braze

Compensation Manager

New York, NY

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

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If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

As a key member of the Total Rewards team, this role will strengthen the foundation of Braze’s total compensation programs and strategies, while driving scalability and preparing the Company for its next phase of growth. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation, you will have the opportunity to influence Braze’s total compensation approach, across both cash and equity, by managing daily compensation processes, leading company-wide cyclical initiatives, and ensuring alignment with market best practices. Success in this role requires exceptional quantitative and project management skills, strong communication, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Manage effectiveness and competitiveness of existing reward programs, including the global annual compensation cycle
  • Advise key internal stakeholders, including business leaders, Finance, HR business partners, talent acquisition, on ad hoc or complex compensation decisions
  • Proactively identify operational efficiencies and create clear, scalable solutions for all ad hoc and recurring requests/processes
  • Ensure compensation, bonus, and equity programs and policies are aligned to market best practices and industry trends
  • Identify enhancements to compensation planning tool and all related operational processes
  • Ensure that pay practices are compliant with regulations across all geographies where Braze operates (i.e. FLSA classification, statutory/mandatory pay increases, etc.).
  • Prepare and present compensation studies to the business, enabling leaders to make informed decisions for their teams.
  • Oversee communication and education of compensation programs aligned with our compensation philosophy

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for somebody who is experienced with managing large-scale projects and processes, knows how to build analytics, and draw insights from large data sets, and is passionate about delivering exemplary customer service. The right person is an obsessively detail-oriented multi-tasker, enjoys finding and implementing process efficiencies, and has an eye toward ensuring equitable practices.

WHAT YOU HAVE

  • 6+ years of progressive compensation and/or total rewards experience. 
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex conditional formulas, basic macros) with an ability and desire to conduct analysis on large data sets and draw conclusions/make recommendations.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to drive programs independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
  • A firm commitment to confidentiality and ability to operate with a high level of integrity and discretion.
  • Proven ability to seamlessly adapt to new systems; Workday experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and work in a cross-functional team environment
  • Ability to identify gaps and implement changes.
  • Ability to remain organized and work on multiple simultaneous projects.

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $145,000 - $162,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $162,000 - $180,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.

WHAT WE OFFER

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

  • Competitive compensation that may include equity
  • Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
  • Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
  • A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
  • Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching 
  • Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
  • Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.

Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. In 2025, we were recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work. In 2024, we were included in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For (Top 10%) and recognized in Great Place to Work’s Fortune Best Medium Workplaces, Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, and Fortune Best Workplaces for Women.
Additionally, we were featured in Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Europe, Best Workplaces for Development, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Workplaces in Technology.

You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, São Paulo, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.

BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.

Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: 6803693
Employment Type: Other