Director - Total Rewards
Reporting into the SVP, People, we are seeking a strategic and data-driven Director of Total Rewards to lead the design, implementation, and execution of innovative compensation and benefits programs that support our fast-growing SaaS organization. This role will be critical in ensuring our total rewards offerings are competitive, scalable, and aligned with our mission to attract and retain top tech talent in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate is experienced in high-growth, tech-driven environments and understands how to balance employee needs, compliance, and business objectives to build world-class total rewards strategies that support scale and equity across global teams.
What You’ll Do
Compensation Strategy & Execution
Architect and manage competitive compensation frameworks across all levels, including base salary, bonus/incentive structures, and equity programs tailored for the SaaS industry.
Lead annual compensation planning cycles including merit reviews, promotions, and variable pay assessments.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and department heads to develop compensation offers aligned with internal pay equity and external market trends.
Leverage benchmarking tools and market data specific to tech/SaaS (e.g., Radford, Comp Analyst, Culpepper, Option Impact, etc) to inform compensation decisions.
Oversee the Global Payroll Process and optimize for efficiency within Workday.
Benefits & Wellness Programs
With support from the Benefits and Compliance Manager, oversee global benefits programs with a strong focus on innovation, employee well-being, and cost-efficiency.
Continuously assess and evolve benefit offerings to meet the needs of a remote-first or hybrid workforce, with emphasis on mental health, flexibility, and inclusive access.
Direct Manager of Benefits and Compliance and help oversee the vendor relationships and ensure optimal service and pricing, especially as we scale across geographies.
Equity & Long-Term Incentives
Drive equity compensation strategy including grant design, refresh cycles, and employee education to ensure understanding and value.
Collaborate with Finance and Legal on the administration and reporting of stock-based compensation, ensuring alignment with company financials and cap table strategies.
Support executive compensation design and governance in alignment with industry norms and board expectations.
Compliance, Governance & Communication
Ensure total rewards practices meet legal requirements globally (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA,GDPR) and support future expansion.
Regularly review and refresh total rewards policies and frameworks
Lead communication strategies that clearly articulate the value of total rewards offerings to employees.
Analytics & Reporting
Own compensation and benefits analytics to track program effectiveness, equity, and competitiveness.
Present regular updates to executive leadership with data-informed insights and recommendations.
In partnership with Sr. People Analyst, create dashboards and reporting tools to inform People and Finance strategy.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree a plus.
8–10+ years of total rewards experience, with significant time in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
Strong expertise in compensation design, equity administration, and global benefits strategy.
Excellent analytical skills and comfort with compensation modeling and data visualization.
Experience working cross-functionally with executive, finance, legal, and people teams scaling environments.
Strong business and financial acumen; ability to link people strategy to business performance.
Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence and utilizing various resources to gain efficiencies across Total Rewards.
Experience with International Benefits a plus including supporting and Employer of Record model in various countries.
This position is preferred to be located in Austin, Texas
Nice to Haves
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
SHRM-SCP, or SPHR
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Director - Total Rewards
Reporting into the SVP, People, we are seeking a strategic and data-driven Director of Total Rewards to lead the design, implementation, and execution of innovative compensation and benefits programs that support our fast-growing SaaS organization. This role will be critical in ensuring our total rewards offerings are competitive, scalable, and aligned with our mission to attract and retain top tech talent in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate is experienced in high-growth, tech-driven environments and understands how to balance employee needs, compliance, and business objectives to build world-class total rewards strategies that support scale and equity across global teams.
What You’ll Do
Compensation Strategy & Execution
Architect and manage competitive compensation frameworks across all levels, including base salary, bonus/incentive structures, and equity programs tailored for the SaaS industry.
Lead annual compensation planning cycles including merit reviews, promotions, and variable pay assessments.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and department heads to develop compensation offers aligned with internal pay equity and external market trends.
Leverage benchmarking tools and market data specific to tech/SaaS (e.g., Radford, Comp Analyst, Culpepper, Option Impact, etc) to inform compensation decisions.
Oversee the Global Payroll Process and optimize for efficiency within Workday.
Benefits & Wellness Programs
With support from the Benefits and Compliance Manager, oversee global benefits programs with a strong focus on innovation, employee well-being, and cost-efficiency.
Continuously assess and evolve benefit offerings to meet the needs of a remote-first or hybrid workforce, with emphasis on mental health, flexibility, and inclusive access.
Direct Manager of Benefits and Compliance and help oversee the vendor relationships and ensure optimal service and pricing, especially as we scale across geographies.
Equity & Long-Term Incentives
Drive equity compensation strategy including grant design, refresh cycles, and employee education to ensure understanding and value.
Collaborate with Finance and Legal on the administration and reporting of stock-based compensation, ensuring alignment with company financials and cap table strategies.
Support executive compensation design and governance in alignment with industry norms and board expectations.
Compliance, Governance & Communication
Ensure total rewards practices meet legal requirements globally (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA,GDPR) and support future expansion.
Regularly review and refresh total rewards policies and frameworks
Lead communication strategies that clearly articulate the value of total rewards offerings to employees.
Analytics & Reporting
Own compensation and benefits analytics to track program effectiveness, equity, and competitiveness.
Present regular updates to executive leadership with data-informed insights and recommendations.
In partnership with Sr. People Analyst, create dashboards and reporting tools to inform People and Finance strategy.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree a plus.
8–10+ years of total rewards experience, with significant time in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
Strong expertise in compensation design, equity administration, and global benefits strategy.
Excellent analytical skills and comfort with compensation modeling and data visualization.
Experience working cross-functionally with executive, finance, legal, and people teams scaling environments.
Strong business and financial acumen; ability to link people strategy to business performance.
Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence and utilizing various resources to gain efficiencies across Total Rewards.
Experience with International Benefits a plus including supporting and Employer of Record model in various countries.
This position is preferred to be located in Austin, Texas
Nice to Haves
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
SHRM-SCP, or SPHR