Total Compensation Lead

Job Description

xAI is seeking a Total Compensation Lead to join their Human Resources team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining competitive and equitable compensation strategies. The Total Compensation Lead will play a key role in ensuring total rewards programs are market-competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with the company's values and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast paced startup-like environment wearing multiple hats. This is an in-person role based in San Francisco, CA or Palo Alto, CA that requires up to 20% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive total compensation strategy.
• Conduct market analysis to ensure compensation is competitive and equitable.
• Manage all aspects of the compensation programs.
• Oversee the annual salary review process.
• Create and update compensation policies and procedures.
• Utilize HR analytics to evaluate compensation effectiveness.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management.
• Address employee inquiries and issues related to compensation and benefits.
• Work collaboratively with other HR functions.
• Ensure all compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead special projects or tasks related to compensation.
• Collaborate with various departments.
• Engage with external partners.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in compensation software and HRIS systems.
• Excellent project management capabilities with attention to detail.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of compensation philosophies, market pricing, job evaluation, and pay equity analysis.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable compensation plans.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Innovative mindset with a proactive approach to enhancing employee value proposition.
• Available to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

xAI offers:

• Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards).
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short & long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Flexible time off policy.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.