Senior Total Rewards Manager

What we're building The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We're now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we're extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water. The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it. Who we're looking for We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. What you'll do Owning Arc's compensation philosophy, salary bands, and equity strategy across manufacturing, engineering, and administrative roles Running annual and off-cycle compensation planning, including bonus cycles, promotions, incentive comp, rewards, and equity refreshes Benchmarking pay using compensation data sets to keep us competitive in the market while balancing business pragmatism Designing and administering benefits programs, including health, 401(k), leave, wellness, and Arc-specific perks Building the systems, processes, and documentation to scale total rewards from today’s 200-person crew to 500+ without losing rigor Partnering with Recruiting on offers, leveling, and candidate-facing comp narratives Ensuring compliance with federal and California pay transparency, equal pay, and benefits regulations Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards spanning both exempt and non-exempt roles Proficiency with comp benchmarking tools (Pave, Radford, Mercer, or similar) and HRIS platforms (Rippling, Gusto, or similar) Experience with equity compensation design, including ISOs, NSOs, RSUs Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into clear policies, comp strategies, and exception frameworks Strong analytical and modeling skills, with proficiency at leveraging modern AI tools to improve efficiency and increase quality Bonus Qualifications Experience scaling total rewards at a fast-growing startup Background in EV, hardware, aerospace, or defense companies Passion for getting compensation right as a lever for retention and culture, not just compliance Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace Enthusiasm for boating and the water At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You're always welcome to reach out even if you don't meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot. Our values We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else: Ownership over both your work and the company's success Empathy for colleagues and for customers Humility in problem solving and collaboration Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives. We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align — we'd be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process. What we offer Salary: P3: $140,000 P4: $170,000 Highly competitive equity grants are included with full-time offers, as well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure. Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision Paren