Hi, I'm Josh Steinfeld - Principal Product Strategist at Carta
I thrive on architecting total compensation strategies that empower people and drive organizational growth. My passion is transforming complex reward structures into clear, effective solutions, especially within the dynamic HR technology space at Carta.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led compensation strategy for G&A and YouTube at Google, honing expertise in large-scale programs.
Currently driving product strategy for Total Compensation solutions at Carta, applying strategic insights to HR technology.
Can advise startups on executive compensation and incentive plan design, sharing insights on HR transformation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Consulting
Began career at Willis Towers Watson, building a strong foundation in HR consulting and compensation management.
✦ Senior Consultant
✦ HR Consulting
✦ Compensation & Benefits
In-House Compensation Leadership
Led compensation strategy for major divisions at Google, including G&A and YouTube, honing expertise in large-scale programs.
✦ Executive Pay
✦ Incentive Programs
Product Strategy in FinTech
Currently driving product strategy for Total Compensation at Carta, applying strategic insights to innovative HR technology.
✦ Carta
✦ Product Strategy
✦ HR Transformation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Compensation Architect
Designing and optimizing reward systems for organizational success.
✦ Develops executive pay and incentive programs aligned with business goals.
✦ Analyzes compensation structures for competitive advantage and equity.
✦ Drives HR transformation through strategic compensation planning.
Human Capital Optimization
Leveraging data and insights to maximize employee value and retention.
✦ Utilizes benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness.
✦ Implements change management for successful reward program adoption.
✦ Focuses on employee benefits and deferred compensation strategies.
Product Strategy for HR Tech
Bridging compensation expertise with product development at Carta.
✦ Translates complex compensation needs into product strategy.
✦ Focuses on building solutions for total compensation management.
✦ Drives innovation in HR technology through user-centric design.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators shaping the future of HR technology and compensation.
✦ Exploring new strategies for employee engagement through effective reward programs.
✦ Finding collaborators to build next-generation total compensation solutions.
I can help with
✦ Advise startups on executive compensation and incentive plan design.
✦ Share insights on HR transformation and change management strategies.
✦ Provide guidance on benchmarking and competitive compensation practices.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to founders of early-stage HR tech companies.
✦ Feedback on innovative approaches to employee benefits and retention.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in global compensation practices.