Senior Compensation Partner

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As a Senior Compensation Partner , you will help GitLab build and sustain a high-performance culture by aligning compensation programs with our strategy, values, and team member experience. You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners to support hiring, retention, and career growth through clear compensation guidance, consistent job architecture, and well-run compensation cycles. In this role, you will help the business make fair, compliant, and well-informed pay decisions across a globally distributed organization, while improving how we explain compensation and equity to team members. What you'll do Serve as a senior compensation advisor to People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders within assigned client groups. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners, influencing pay decisions. Lead or contribute to compensation program audits and pay equity analyses. Lead or contribute to the administration of compensation programs, including annual compensation reviews, promotion cycles, bonus programs, and sales commission plans. Evaluate complex compensation scenarios, including role leveling disputes, out-of-band offers, retention situations, and reorganizations. Use Workday reporting and dashboards to monitor program effectiveness, identify anomalies, and support real-time compensation decision-making. Maintain and evolve GitLab's global job architecture in collaboration with the Total Rewards team, ensuring it meets business needs. Promote a clear understanding of GitLab's compensation philosophy, practices, and administration across the organization. What you'll bring Extensive progressive global compensation experience, including meaningful exposure to global programs in a high-growth or SasS environment. Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior business leaders and People Business Partners. Experience administering and improving complex global compensation programs, including annual reviews, promotion cycles, bonus plans, and sales compensation. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in building compensation models, conducting market analyses, and translating data into clear narratives. Workday compensation experience, including cycle management, job profile configuration, pay range administration, and reporting. Experience supporting global job architecture and job leveling work in partnership with cross-functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creating training materials and delivering compensation education. Ability to supp