Manager, Compensation & Equity

About the role

CLEAR is building the secure identity company of the future. The Manager, Compensation & Equity will lead the day‑to‑day administration, evolution, and success of CLEAR’s broad‑based compensation and equity programs, partnering across People, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to deliver market‑competitive, equitable, and scalable programs that support CLEAR’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation processes across offers, promotions, job changes, market pricing, and pay recommendations in alignment with CLEAR’s compensation philosophy.
• Effectively translate CLEAR’s compensation philosophy to employees, managers, and leaders, providing clarity and context around compensation programs and pay decisions.
• Own equity administration in partnership with Fidelity, Finance, Legal, and payroll, including grants, vesting transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and employee inquiries.
• Administer compensation cycles—including promotions, merit increases, bonuses, and equity planning—from design and configuration through audit, execution, and communications.
• Leverage and introduce AI‑enabled tools and workflows to improve compensation analysis, market intelligence, process efficiency, and decision‑making.
• Maintain Workday compensation configuration and data integrity, including grades, grade profiles, compensation plans, stock value updates, and recurring audits.
• Support compensation training and education by creating clear, accessible resources that help employees, managers, and leaders understand CLEAR’s compensation programs and philosophy.

Success Metrics

• On‑time, error‑free execution of annual and off‑cycle compensation and equity processes.
• Accuracy and completeness of compensation, equity, and budget reporting and reconciliations.
• Market competitiveness and internal equity of pay recommendations, salary structures, and job architecture.
• Adoption and effectiveness of scalable compensation processes, tools, and manager communications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive broad‑based compensation experience, including equity administration and variable compensation exposure.
• Deep knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, incentive compensation, and equity operations.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets modeling skills and experience with HRIS and equity platforms, preferably Workday and Fidelity.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline compensation processes, improve analytical efficiency, and enhance data‑driven decision‑making.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and discretion in handling sensitive compensation and equity information.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for People Partners, leaders, and senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Bright, open‑concept offices with conference rooms and casual co‑working spaces.
• Catered lunches daily and fully stocked kitchens.
• Stipends and reimbursement programs for well‑being, learning, and development.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• Family‑building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support).
• Flexible time off.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Free OneMedical memberships for employees and dependents.
• CLEAR Plus membership.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Potential annual bonuses, commission, and Restricted Stock Units.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $150,000, depending on skills, experience, location, education, and performance. This range is one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package, which may also include annual bonuses, commission, and Restricted Stock Units.