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Senior Compensation Manager

Sunnyvale, California, United States

About Ceribell

Ceribell produces the world’s first brain monitor for point-of-care seizure triage and treatment. Our groundbreaking technology enables healthcare providers to test for a suspected seizure and then deliver treatments within minutes.
We are a rapidly growing venture capital-backed medical technology startup. Ceribell is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN’s across the country. With extensive clinical validation of the effectiveness of our product and significant growth potential, all while we are pre-IPO, Ceribell is a fantastic career opportunity.

The People & Culture Team at Ceribell works to enable all of Ceribell Nation to achieve our goals as a company in a way that is consistent with our values. We recruit, develop and retain exceptional people of diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure that all our people are thriving, maximizing their impact and growing. All of this is in service of our mission to transform patient care, by improving the detection and treatment of neurological conditions.

As our first Senior Compensation Manager, you will play a critical role in the development, execution, and oversight of compensation programs at Ceribell. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to deliver competitive and strategically aligned compensation solutions that support the company's compensation philosophy, goals, and values. You will lead the design, implementation, and administration of both base pay and incentive programs, ensuring these are competitive, compliant, and scalable for growth. This role involves a high level of strategic thinking and collaboration with business leaders and HR teams to influence compensation decisions.

This role will report to the Chief People Officer, who invests significant time and energy on career growth in her team. We are looking for someone who can grow with the company and finds purpose in leading the compensation function and contributing to a strong People & Culture strategy.

This role is based in our Sunnyvale office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Occasionally, this schedule may differ based on collaboration needs or critical meetings.

What You’ll Achieve:

  • Design, implement, and manage compensation strategies that align with company objectives and support attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent.
  • Lead comprehensive benchmarking efforts to ensure salary structures and compensation practices remain competitive. Utilize market data to recommend adjustments and enhancements to pay structures.
  • Partner with senior leadership and external advisors to develop and administer executive compensation programs, including, but not limited to bonuses, and long-term incentives. Support Compensation Committee meetings and develop materials for board presentations.
  • Develop and refine sales compensation plans that drive performance and align with company revenue objectives.
  • Partner with the People Operations team to manage Ceribell’s semi-annual compensation review process, including salary reviews, bonus allocation, and long-term incentive plans. Ensure processes are fair, transparent, and aligned with the company’s compensation philosophy.
  • Work closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance teams to optimize compensation practices, ensuring they are integrated into broader talent management and financial planning processes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to compensation practices. Stay abreast of compensation trends, legislative changes, and best practices in the market to maintain the competitiveness and compliance of Ceribell's compensation programs.
  • Develop and deliver communication and training materials to help business leaders understand and implement compensation policies and programs effectively.

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation or Total Rewards, with a focus on compensation program design and strategy.
  • Demonstrated experience with executive compensation, sales compensation plans, and equity program management.
  • Strong knowledge of compensation principles, including salary benchmarking, job evaluation, incentive plan design, and pay-for-performance practices. 
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in creating compensation models and delivering actionable insights.
  • Strong business acumen and experience working with and influencing senior leadership on compensation strategy and recommendations.
  • Experience in the medical device or healthcare industries is a plus, as are relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, CBP, CEBS).
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with compensation management and benchmarking tools, such as Radford (preferred).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to handle complex issues with a high sense of urgency, employee-centric and service focus, exceptional organizational skills and level of integrity/discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

At Ceribell, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.



In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers the following:

  • Annual Bonus Opportunity + Ceribell Equity 
  • 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for the Employee
  • 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (according to plan selection)
  • Life & Long-term disability insurance paid 100% by Ceribell
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Excellent parental leave policy
  • Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
  • Joining a mission-minded organization!

Compensation Range

$185,000 - $202,000 USD

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