Senior Compensation Specialist

Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTech

About us: LanzaTech was founded on the belief that we have enough carbon above ground to make everything we need. Through our biorecycling technology, we transform carbon into sustainable raw materials, replacing the need for virgin fossil carbon in consumer goods and transport fuels. We are building the circular carbon economy.

Our impact: To date, we have abated over 275,000 tons of carbon dioxide (the equivalent amount of CO2 needed to charge 30,346,895,586 smartphones) across three commercial plants and will soon have the capacity to abate 500,000 tons annually when three more plants launch in 2023.

With dozens more projects in the pipeline, we are helping global companies like Zara, H&M Move, Coty, and on use recycled carbon to make sustainable consumer products from carbon that would otherwise be emitted from heavy industries such as steel making.

Our team:

• We’re a diverse, woman-led company, with over 400 team members and counting.
• We’re distributed around the globe—from Chicago and Europe to India, China, & New Zealand

Named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023, our team is taking on climate change one ton of carbon at a time.

We are a woman-led company on a mission to recycle the world’s carbon supply, and we want you to join us!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Compensation Specialist is accountable for program designs, implementations, in designing, implementing, and management of our compensation, benefits, and equity administration programs to provide the best employee experience at LanzaTech.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(List in order of importance the major job duties of the position) 

• Compensation Management:
  • Conduct market research and analysis to ensure competitive compensation structures.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to develop and administer annual salary review processes.
  • Evaluate and recommend compensation adjustments based on performance and market trends.
• Equity Administration:
  • Manage the equity compensation program, including stock option grants and equity-related transactions.
  • Coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Provide guidance to employees on equity-related matters and assist with equity plan communications.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: 
  • Utilize data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of total rewards programs.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for management to support decision-making.
• Benefits Administration:
  • Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs, including health, retirement, and wellness plans.
  • Work with vendors to negotiate competitive benefit packages and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Educate employees on benefit offerings and respond to related inquiries.
• Compliance and Policy Management:
  • Stay up to date with labor laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies.
• Collaborative Partnership:
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Talent Acquisition teams to develop and implement total rewards strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on compensation, benefits, and equity matters.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
(List degrees, training, licenses, certifications, and work experience needed for the position)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or equity administration
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits practices, as well as equity plan administration
• Familiarity with relevant labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present information to various stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED JOB SKILLS:

• Proven experience with Equity Administration.  Knowledge of Shareworks platform is a plus.
• Proven experience with yearend compensation cycles (Merit, Annual Equity, etc.)

Learn more about us by visiting www.lanzatech.com/news/ and take a look at some recent coverage:

• TIME100’s Most Influential Companies
• Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
• Forbes: Synthetic biology gets the Gucci treatment
• Bloomberg: LanzaTech CEO on green financing, Brookfield, clean transition

Find us on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.