Director, Total Rewards

Turo•San Francisco, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Total Rewards team is central to attracting and retaining exceptional talent, overseeing compensation, benefits, and equity programs that shape the employee experience globally. This leadership role will define the strategy for a lean, high-impact team as the company scales.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
At least 3 years in a people management role.
Track record designing and scaling total rewards programs at a tech company, ideally in a high-growth or pre/post-IPO environment.
Strong analytical skills — comfortable modeling scenarios, benchmarking against market data, and presenting to senior leadership.
Hands-on experience with equity plan design and administration (RSUs, stock options).
Solid working knowledge of US and Canadian health, retirement, and leave programs.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and HR Business Partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a marketplace, two-sided platform, or consumer tech company.
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) certification.
Executive compensation experience, including board/comp committee prep.
Familiarity with pay equity analysis and pay transparency compliance (state and international).
Experience implementing or migrating compensation tools or HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

Own Turo's global total rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, pay structures, equity program design, and benefits, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with business goals.
Lead and develop a team of three: Global Benefits Manager, Global Compensation Manager, and a Stock Plan Administrator.
Drive market benchmarking and analysis, maintaining job architecture, career levels, and pay bands across the organization.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and People Business Partners on annual merit cycles, promotion frameworks, and headcount planning.
Manage executive compensation, including equity refresh cycles and offer analysis.
Oversee global benefits design and administration across the US and Canada, including health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs.
Partner with Legal and Finance on compliance, pay equity, and pay transparency requirements.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CHRO and senior leadership on all total rewards matters.

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees.
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific).
Retirement employer match.
Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development.
Turo host matching program.
Turo travel credit.
Cell phone and internet stipend.
Paid time off to relax and recharge.
Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave.
In-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities for those in the office full-time or hybrid.