Compensation Program Manager
Asana
San FranciscoPeople Operations
Posted Yesterday · via Greenhouse
Job Description
<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-47" data-path-to-node="2"><span data-path-to-node="2,0">The <span class="citation-4032 citation-4033 citation-end-4033">People Team at Asana works to enable all Asanas to achieve our goals as a company in a way that is consistent with our values<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"></sup></span><span class="citation-4032 citation-end-4032"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="2,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="2,2"><span class="citation-4030 citation-4031 citation-end-4031">. We focus on recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that everyone can thrive, grow, and ma<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3"></sup></span><span class="citation-4030 citation-end-4030">ke a meaningful impact<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="2,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="2,4"><span class="citation-4029 citation-end-4029">. Our work supports Asana’s broader mission: to help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to collabor<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"></sup></span>ate seamlessly and effectively</span><span data-path-to-node="2,5"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="2,6">.</span> </p>
<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-48" data-path-to-node="3"><span data-path-to-node="3,0">T<span class="citation-4027 citation-4028 citation-end-4028">his role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6"></sup></span><span class="citation-4027 citation-end-4027"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="3,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="3,2"><span class="citation-4025 citation-4026 citation-end-4026">. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"></sup></span><span class="citation-4025 citation-end-4025"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="9"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="3,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="3,4"><span class="citation-4023 citation-4024 citation-end-4024">. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10"></sup></span><span class="citation-4023 citation-end-4023"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="3,5"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="3,6"><span class="citation-4021 citation-4022 citation-end-4022">. Working from home on Fridays d<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="12"></sup></span><span class="citation-4021 citation-end-4021">epends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="3,7"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="3,8"><span class="citation-4020 citation-end-4020">. If you're interviewing <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"></sup></span>for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements</span><span data-path-to-node="3,9"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="3,10">.</span> </p>
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<p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">What you’ll achieve</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,0,0">Lead end-to-end execution of Asana's annual merit and focal review cycle, including modeling budget scenarios, partnering with People Partners on calibration, and ensuring accurate system processing in Workday.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,1,0">Own job matching and market pricing across functions using Radford, Pave, and Compa while maintaining salary structures and competitive ranges through regular refresh analysis.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,2,0">Partner with People Partners and Talent Acquisition to evaluate new and evolving roles, establish leveling consistency, and maintain a clean job catalog in Workday.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,3,0">Conduct pay equity analyses across the employee population, identify outliers, recommend corrective actions, and track progress against equity goals to support leadership reporting.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,4,0">Serve as a day-to-day compensation advisor to People Partners and Recruiters, providing offer guidance, promotion assessments, and retention recommendations grounded in market data and internal equity.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,5,0">Support planning and administration of broad-based equity grants (new hire, refresh, promotion cycles), partnering with Stock Admin on processing and Finance on budget tracking.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6,6,0">Develop compensation communication materials and manager toolkits to help employees and leaders understand Asana's programs and pay philosophy.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0">About you</strong></p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-51" data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,0">Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making</span><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,2">.</span> </p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,1,0">6-8 years of progressive global compensation experience, with a strong foundation in broad-based compensation programs.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,2,0">Proven ability to own and run complex compensation cycles (merit, market refresh, pay equity) with minimal oversight.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,3,0">Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced proficiency in spreadsheet tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) and experience building compensation models.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,4,0">Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation, Pave, or survey benchmarking tools like Radford, Pave, and Compa.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,4,0">Consultative mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for business leaders<span class="citation-4019 citation-end-4019"> and key stakeholders</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><span class="citation-4019 citation-end-4019"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="15"></sup></span><span class="citation-4018 citation-end-4018">Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="16"></sup></span></p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-52" data-path-to-node="10"><span data-path-to-node="10,0"><span class="citation-4017 citation-end-4017">At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to h<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="17"></sup></span>elping us achieve our mission</span><span data-path-to-node="10,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,2">. If you're interested<span class="citation-4015 citation-4016 citation-end-4016"> in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="18"></sup></span><span class="citation-4015 citation-end-4015"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="19"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="10,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,4"><span class="citation-4013 citation-4014 citation-end-4014">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="20"></sup></span><span class="citation-4013 citation-end-4013"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="21"></sup></span></span> </p>
<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-72" data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-4011 citation-4012 citation-end-4012">What we’ll offer<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="22"></sup></span><span class="citation-4011 citation-end-4011"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="23"></sup></span></strong></p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-54" data-path-to-node="13"><span data-path-to-node="13,0"> <span class="citation-4009 citation-4010 citation-end-4010">Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impa<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="24"></sup></span><span class="citation-4009 citation-end-4009">ct you have on our path to achieving our mission<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="25"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="13,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="13,2"><span class="citation-4008 citation-end-4008">. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of <sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="26"></sup></span>your role</span><span data-path-to-node="13,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="13,4">. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're com<span class="citation-4007 citation-end-4007">mitted to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="27"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="13,5"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="13,6"><span class="citation-4006 citation-end-4006">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="28"></sup></span></span> </p>
<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-55" data-path-to-node="14"><span data-path-to-node="14,0"><span class="citation-4005">For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $176,000 - $200,000. The actual base salary will vary based on vario</span><span class="citation-4004 citation-4005 citation-end-4005">us factors, i<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="29"></sup></span><span class="citation-4004 citation-end-4004">ncluding market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="30"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="14,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="14,2"><span class="citation-4003 citation-end-4003">. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="31"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="14,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="14,4"><span class="citation-4001 citation-4002 citation-end-4002">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="32"></sup></span><span class="citation-4001 citation-end-4001"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="33"></sup></span></span> </p>
<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-56" data-path-to-node="15"><span data-path-to-node="15,0"><span class="citation-3999 citation-4000 citation-end-4000">In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include a<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="34"></sup></span><span class="citation-3999 citation-end-3999">dditional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="35"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="15,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="15,2"><span class="citation-3998 citation-end-3998">. If you're interviewing for this role, speak wit<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="36"></sup></span>h your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for thi<span class="citation-3997 citation-end-3997">s role<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="37"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="15,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="15,4"><span class="citation-3996 citation-end-3996">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="38"></sup></span></span> </p>
<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-57" data-path-to-node="16"><span data-path-to-node="16,0"><span class="citation-3995">We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and incl</span><span class="citation-3994 citation-3995 citation-end-3995">ude<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="39"></sup></span><span class="citation-3994 citation-end-3994"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="40"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="16,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="16,2"><span class="citation-3992 citation-3993 citation-end-3993">:<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="41"></sup></span><span class="citation-3992 citation-end-3992"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="42"></sup></span></span> </p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-58" data-path-to-node="17,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="17,0,0,0"><span class="citation-3990 citation-3991 citation-end-3991">Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="43"></sup></span><span class="citation-3990 citation-end-3990"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="44"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="17,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span> </p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-59" data-path-to-node="17,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="17,1,0,0"><span class="citation-3988 citation-3989 citation-end-3989">Career coaching & support<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="45"></sup></span><span class="citation-3988 citation-end-3988"><sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="46"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="17,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span> </p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-60" data-path-to-node="17,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="17,2,0,0"><span class="citation-3987 citation-end-3987">Inclusive family building benefits<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="47"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="17,2,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span> </p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-61" data-path-to-node="17,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="17,3,0,0"><span class="citation-3986 citation-end-3986">Long-term savings or retirement plans<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="48"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="17,3,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span> </p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-62" data-path-to-node="17,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="17,4,0,0"><span class="citation-3985 citation-end-3985">In-office culina<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="49"></sup></span>ry options to cater to your dietary preferences</span><span data-path-to-node="17,4,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span> </p>
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<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-63" data-path-to-node="18"><span data-path-to-node="18,0">These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations</span><span data-path-to-node="18,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="18,2">. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role</span><span data-path-to-node="18,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="18,4">.</span> </p>
<p id="p-rc_4539aa775a43946e-64" data-path-to-node="19"><span data-path-to-node="19,0">#LI-Hybrid</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About us</strong></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.</p>
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