Director, Total Rewards

Overview
The Director of Total Rewards will lead the strategy, design, and execution of compensation, equity, and benefits programs to support a high-growth, scaling organization. This role manages a small team while partnering cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to drive competitive and equitable reward practices. The position is responsible for core programs including salary structures, annual compensation cycles, incentive plans, and benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and business goals. This leader will also oversee equity programs and play a key role in governance, compliance, and pay equity initiatives. Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset, deep expertise in compensation and benefits, and the ability to influence executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings experience in fast-paced SaaS or tech environments and thrives in periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change. Who you are:

Required 

7–10+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards  

Experience in high-growth SaaS / tech environments (strong preference) 

Deep expertise in:  

Compensation strategy & benchmarking 

Incentive design (especially sales comp) 

Benefits program management 

Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and financial tradeoffs  

Experience managing annual compensation cycles and pay equity analysis 

Preferred 

Experience with equity programs (RSUs, stock options)  

 Experience supporting global teams / multi-geo comp structures (US + India/EMEA a plus given your environment) 

What you'll be doing:

People Management 

Manage a team of 3 direct reports; provide day-to-day coaching and performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning 

Partner cross-functionally (HRBPs, Finance, Legal, TA) to ensure team alignment on compensation decisions and program execution  

Lead through change, including org growth, M&A integration, new geo expansion, or program redesigns 

Compensation Strategy & Program Design 

Design and manage salary structures, job architecture, and pay ranges aligned to market benchmarks  

Lead annual compensation planning cycles (merit, promotions, bonus programs)  

Develop and manage variable compensation plans (sales incentives, commissions, bonus frameworks)  

Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitiveness  

Drive pay equity analysis and remediation strategies  

Equity & Long-Term Incentives  

Manage equity programs including grant cycles and governance 

Partner with Finance and Legal on equity strategy and compliance (important for scaling/pre-IPO SaaS orgs)  

Benefits & Wellness Programs 

Oversee benefits strategy and administration (health, retirement, leave, wellness programs)  

Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and cost optimization 

Ensure all programs are competitive, scalable, and cost-effective  

Governance, Compliance & Analytics 

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and global compensation and benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, pay transparency laws)  

Build and track total rewards metrics (cost, utilization, pay equity, ROI)  

Develop and maintain policies, documentation, and compensation guidelines  

Executive Partnership & Enablement 

Serve as the SME for all compensation and benefits decisions 

Partner with leadership on offer strategy, leveling, and pay decisions

Support career frameworks and progression models tied to comp philosophy  

What we have for you:

At Seismic, we’re committed to providing benefits and perks for the whole self. To explore our benefits available in each country, please visit the Global Benefits page. 

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