In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert in compensation and partner with HRBP’s, managers, and leaders to consult on compensation practices. 

As a core member of the People Operations (HR) team, you will cover a wide range of activities under the direction of the CHRO. As a team, we will focus on enhancing the new hire and employee experience. You will play a critical role in developing, implementing and managing Global Compensation Programs. You will need to be proactive, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about supporting employees.

In this role you will:

• Implement and maintain compensation programs to ensure equitable and competitive employee compensation
• Work with members of the Leadership Team to uphold a compensation philosophy that aligns with business strategy 
• Assess compensation tools and provide recommendations based on the right fit for where the company is in its lifecycle 
• Collect and analyze information on the company's competitive position to the external market
• Build a compensation structure and recommend a strategy to address corrective actions
• Establish compensation package (cash & equity) bands for new roles and review proposed salary changes for conformance to established guidelines, policy and practices
• Maintain a focus on employee education by creating compensation resources and hosting internal trainings
• Create data dashboards and reports for the Leadership Team and HRBP’s
• Create slides on compensation programs and structure for the Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Gather data and prepare recommendations for special studies on compensation related topics, requiring job analysis, job evaluations, quantitative analysis and similar techniques
• Partner with People Operations & Talent Acquisition team members to evaluate job descriptions and FLSA classification
• Work with a cross-functional team to design and manage the Company’s reward programs (merit, bonus, promotion)
• Manage the HRIS (Namely), including user access and data accuracy

What we look for:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years experience in HR/Compensation, including work with job descriptions and analysis of survey data
• Subject matter expert (SME) in Executive Compensation
• Strong proficiency in Excel required 
• Experience developing and executing comprehensive compensation programs
• Drives consensus through the appropriate use of data
• Able to adapt to unique, in-the-moment challenges in a calm and professional manner

Markforged values the differences among our employees and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. These differences include but are not limited to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. This goal emphasizes the development of inclusive work environments that capitalize on each employee’s skills, experience, and unique perspectives as we strive to achieve an unparalleled standard of excellence.

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