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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