Hiring: Director, Compensation Company: CarGurus Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:11:37 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •4-6 years in a leadership role. •15+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including 4-6 years in a leadership role. Required Skills: •We are seeking a Director of Compensation to elevate and scale our compensation programs. This leader will shape and operationalize our compensation strategy, ensuring our philosophy, programs, and practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with our business strategy and organizational goals. •The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic influence, someone who can guide the business through complex compensation decisions while leading a small team of compensation professionals with enterprise responsibility for base pay, short-term incentives, and equity/long-term incentive programs. •Lead the design, strategy, planning, governance, and communication of broad-based and executive compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, equity, and long-term incentive plans. •Refine and advance our compensation philosophy to align with business priorities, market competitiveness, internal equity, and evolving workforce needs. •Conduct ongoing market research and benchmarking to ensure pay practices remain competitive and aligned with technology sector trends. •Remain current on compensation best practices and the evolving legal and regulatory landscape; assess risks and proactively recommend solutions to ensure compliance with wage-and-hour regulations and plan requirements. •Incentive, Equity & Annual Planning Execution •Oversee equity plan administration, ensuring accurate recordkeeping of vesting schedules, plan compliance, and coordination of settlements in accordance with plan rules and payroll tax requirements. Qualifications: •12-15+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including 4-6 years in a leadership role. •Proven success designing, enhancing, and scaling compensation programs within a high-growth or mature technology environment. •Deep expertise in compensation design, benchmarking, incentive structures, and market analysis. •Strong knowledge of equity plan administration and regulatory compliance considerations. •Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate data into strategic recommendations. •Bachelor’s degree required; CCP certification preferred. •The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. •Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. •This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Compensation: •$181,000 - $227,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!