Head of Total Rewards – People Operations
Job Description:
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, variable pay, equity, and executive compensation.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and People leadership on executive compensation and IPO readiness, including governance, disclosure requirements, and evolving equity practices.
• Conduct ongoing market benchmarking and analysis to ensure programs remain competitive and aligned with our talent strategy.
• Oversee the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus, and equity refresh) with rigor and fairness.
• Own and evolve our global People Operations function, ensuring best-in-class employee experience across the entire lifecycle.
• Oversee core processes including onboarding/offboarding, HRIS data integrity, payroll, compliance, policy development, and employee records management.
• Implement scalable systems, tools, and workflows to streamline People operations and enable self-service.
• Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, and compensation regulations across all current and future geographies.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to drive cross-functional alignment and operational excellence.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards & People Operations team.
• Act as a thought partner and advisor to senior leaders on compensation, benefits, and people practices.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
• 12+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and/or people operations, ideally in a high-growth technology company.
• Demonstrated expertise in global compensation practices (U.S., India, Europe) and executive compensation.
• Experience preparing a company for IPO readiness, including governance and disclosure requirements.
• Strong track record of scaling People Operations in multi-national organizations.
• Skilled at leveraging systems and technology (e.g., HRIS, payroll, equity platforms) to optimize operations.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills.
Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Mental wellness coverage
• Fertility and growing family support
• Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
• Retirement saving plans
• Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
• Annual professional development stipend
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, variable pay, equity, and executive compensation.
• Partner with the CEO, CFO, and People leadership on executive compensation and IPO readiness, including governance, disclosure requirements, and evolving equity practices.
• Conduct ongoing market benchmarking and analysis to ensure programs remain competitive and aligned with our talent strategy.
• Oversee the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus, and equity refresh) with rigor and fairness.
• Own and evolve our global People Operations function, ensuring best-in-class employee experience across the entire lifecycle.
• Oversee core processes including onboarding/offboarding, HRIS data integrity, payroll, compliance, policy development, and employee records management.
• Implement scalable systems, tools, and workflows to streamline People operations and enable self-service.
• Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, and compensation regulations across all current and future geographies.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to drive cross-functional alignment and operational excellence.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards & People Operations team.
• Act as a thought partner and advisor to senior leaders on compensation, benefits, and people practices.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
• 12+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and/or people operations, ideally in a high-growth technology company.
• Demonstrated expertise in global compensation practices (U.S., India, Europe) and executive compensation.
• Experience preparing a company for IPO readiness, including governance and disclosure requirements.
• Strong track record of scaling People Operations in multi-national organizations.
• Skilled at leveraging systems and technology (e.g., HRIS, payroll, equity platforms) to optimize operations.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills.
Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Mental wellness coverage
• Fertility and growing family support
• Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
• Retirement saving plans
• Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
• Annual professional development stipend