About the job
Who We Are
CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) is on a mission to empower individuals in their automotive journeys. From our humble beginnings as a small team of developers, we have transformed the car shopping experience by prioritizing trust and transparency. Today, as the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, we have maintained profitability for over 15 years, driven by our commitment to innovation and exceptional market strategies.
What We Do
As the automotive landscape evolves, so do we. We are committed to moving the entire car buying process online, assisting our customers at every stage, from selling their old car to securing financing and purchasing a new one. With tens of millions of consumers visiting CarGurus.com each month and approximately 30,000 dealerships leveraging our platform, our success is also rooted in our vibrant company culture. We foster kindness, collaboration, and innovation, empowering our team members with the resources necessary for career advancement. Join us as we disrupt a trillion-dollar industry with diverse perspectives!
Role Overview
We are searching for a Senior Manager of Compensation to enhance and scale our compensation initiatives. This pivotal leader will shape and operationalize our compensation strategy, ensuring our philosophy, programs, and practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with our organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic influence, guiding the business through intricate compensation decisions while managing a team of compensation professionals responsible for base pay, short-term incentives, and equity/long-term incentive programs.
What You'll Do
Compensation Strategy & Program Leadership
- Lead the design, strategy, planning, governance, and communication of comprehensive compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, equity, and long-term incentive plans.
- Refine and advance our compensation philosophy to align with business priorities and market trends.
