Sr. Manager. Compensation

ABOUT SLATEAt Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.ABOUT SLATEAt Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a Sr. Manager, Compensation to join a lean, high-impact Total Rewards team. You will own the compensation architecture, lead the annual review cycle, manage equity administration, and help build the systems and processes we need to operate effectively through an IPO and beyond. You will work directly with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership. The scope is real and the work is visible.Compensation ProgramsWHAT YOU GET TO DOOwn the salary range structure across job families, levels, and geographic tiersLead the annual compensation review cycle end-to-end: modeling, analysis, and executive summaryDrive the job architecture framework including leveling, titling conventions, and grade sequencingEstablish an SLA-driven comp grading process to support HRBPs and hiring managers with consistent, timely decisionsDeliver competitive benchmarking using market data to inform range calibration and offer strategyEquity CompensationServe as day-to-day owner of equity administration in Carta, in partnership with Legal and FinanceSupport design and modeling of performance grant cycles, including Board presentation materialsBuild toward future-readiness: vesting accuracy, 409A coordination, ASC 718 compliance inputs, and grant documentationProactively identify and resolve data gaps in equity recordsExecutive and Board-Facing WorkSupport executive comp benchmarking, offer modeling, and total compensation summariesDevelop materials for Board narratives and investor-facing compensation contextsCross-Functional PartnershipServe as a primary compensation resource for HRBPs across corporate and plant populationsPartner with Finance on headcount planning, bonus accruals, and true-up processesCollaborate with Legal on equity disclosures and employee-facing comp materials requiring legal reviewWHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM8+ years of progressive compensation experienceDirect experience at a pre-IPO or high-growth company; working knowledge of option grant mechanics, 409A, and ASC 718Advanced Excel skills: experience building models used in executive or Board presentationsHands-on experience with Carta or a comparable equity management platformProven ability to build process in low-structure environments without established playbooksStrong communication skills; able to translate technical analysis into clear, concise narratives for executive and employee audiencesRadford, Mercer, or WTW survey experience required; job matching methodology experience strongly preferredManufacturing or multi-site workforce experience a plusWHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.Safety FirstDelight CustomersOne TeamRelentless ImprovementFast, Frugal, and ScrappyRespectful CollaborationPositive LegacyWE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us atslate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.