At Relay, our goal is to build a hiring experience based on trust, transparency, and respect. This philosophy extends to how we present offers to our candidates.

Our Approach

We believe the best hiring outcomes are built on fairness from the very beginning. That’s why we take the time to thoughtfully craft a strong, competitive offer — one that reflects:

• The candidate’s skills, experience, and impact potential
• Market-aligned compensation benchmarks
• Internal equity across similar roles and teams

When we extend an offer, it is intentionally our best and final offer — not a starting point for negotiation.

Why We Choose This Model

• Transparency: Candidates deserve clarity, not gamesmanship
• Equity: Negotiation often favours those with more access to information or leverage. Our approach ensures fairness across all backgrounds and also within our internal teams
• Speed: By avoiding drawn-out back-and-forth negotiations, we create a faster, smoother decision-making process for both the candidate and our teams
• Respect: We respect the time, energy, and contributions of everyone involved by honouring the work that goes into getting to the offer stage

What Candidates Can Expect

• Clear communication about total compensation (base, equity, benefits) from the first stage in our process
• Confidence that their offer is thoughtfully aligned to their value, impact level, and the role’s scope
• Openness to address any questions about the offer package to ensure full understanding — but not a negotiation process