(Sr.) Director/ Head of Compensation

Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the Role This is a unique opportunity to join Verkada as its first leader in compensation and build out the function. As we continue to grow, we are consistently developing practices to ensure we attract, reward and retain top talent across the globe. You will be responsible for the evolution of Verkada’s compensation philosophy as well as the execution of its philosophy across the company. You will be a trusted advisor to leaders of the company and will work closely with various teams such as the People Team, Finance team, Business Operations and so forth. This role reports directly into the CFO but will work side by side with our VP of People. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA, 5 days a week. What You'll Do Own and refine Verkada’s global compensation strategy Develop multiple programs – e.g., merit cycles, equity refresh, special awards Review and analyze market data and work with People Partners to really understand how our roles map to them Partner with Finance, People Partners, Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Executives on pay decisions, compensation process & policies and job evaluation. Build tools and processes to streamline all compensation workflows, from job posting to internal approvals to merit cycles and ongoing equity refresh programs. Get sh*t done! Be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting into the weeds to drive direct impact on a daily basis. We knock out today’s problems while also balancing our need to build for the long-term. What You Bring Track record of success academically and professionally 7+ years of experience building out Compensation and 10+ years total work experience Strong desire to sweat the details and deliver awesome execution Experience in a high growth technology business (pre-IPO or recently post) A data-driven mindset with strong analytical and modeling skills. You are excited to dig through data to drive evidence-based discussions and decision-making Great influence skills: You are a strong communicator, and able to build trust quickly and effectively. This role works closely with c-level executives. US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options Expanded