Global Head of Total Rewards

Wellhub•New York, NY

2d•$270,000 - $330,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Global Head of Total Rewards to our People Leadership team in New York City! This role will lead the design and evolution of our global compensation and benefits strategy, providing oversight across compensation, incentives, and benefits. It will play a key role in strengthening our offerings in line with our wellness brand, while enabling expansion into new markets and supporting our journey toward becoming a public company.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Global Total Rewards, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership capacity within a high-growth or public company.
Deeply understand the global business model and financial drivers to architect a multi-year Total Rewards roadmap and design practices that accelerate growth and support the transition to a public company.
Proven experience partnering with Chief People Officers and Compensation Committees to design executive compensation and governance frameworks.
Capability in using data modeling and AI-driven analytics to provide insights into compensation effectiveness and workforce trends.
Knowledge of international labor laws, particularly the EU Pay Transparency Directive and US mandates, with experience implementing compliance frameworks.
Skills in change management—shaping organizational culture, influencing at the C-suite level, and embedding adaptability.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to "translate" complex financial and reward concepts for diverse global audiences and investors.
Interest in the wellness industry and a commitment to integrating wellbeing into the core of the employee value proposition.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the multi-year Global Total Rewards vision, ensuring alignment with Wellhub’s long-term business strategy and its evolution toward a public company.
Architect scalable global compensation and benefits frameworks that balance rigorous global consistency with the necessary local flexibility as the company gains complexity.
Shape the organizational narrative by designing rewards practices that make Wellhub the global benchmark for corporate wellness and employee wellbeing.
Act as a strategic consultant to senior leaders and the board, providing expert guidance on complex leadership decisions, including organizational design and high-impact talent movements.
Direct the execution of the annual global compensation and promotion cycles, utilizing data-driven calibration to reward performance and retain talent.
Directly oversee and execute global compensation operations within a lean team structure, while simultaneously architecting the scalable, global frameworks and decision-making standards required to ensure equity, compliance, and operational efficiency across all regions.
Lead organizational transformations in the Rewards space, fostering a culture of high performance and embedding adaptability.
Serve as a key advisor to the CPO and Board Compensation Committee on executive compensation, equity-based incentives (LTI), company-wide program design, and global governance.
Architect the global strategy for Pay Transparency and Equity, ensuring Wellhub meets and exceeds legislative requirements, using fair pay as a talent attraction pillar.
Govern the digital transformation of Total Rewards, incorporating AI and analytics to provide the Executive Team with insights on human capital ROI and retention risks.
Manage global vendor ecosystems and total rewards spend with a focus on long-term value creation and operational excellence.
Inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life wellness.

Benefits

Free Gold-level membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more!
Add up to three family members to your plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Access to telehealth, care concierge, and an Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) match
short-term and long-term disability
life insurance.
Hybrid and remote options
one-time reimbursement to set up their home office equipment
monthly work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home.
Flexibility to shape how and when work gets done.
Minimum of 25 days PTO per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5)
annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!)
Up to 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave to all new parents.
For parents giving birth, up to 18 weeks paid leave and a ramp-back period to return part-time.
Access world-class platforms, participate in interactive sessions, build your personalized development roadmap, and explore internal opportunities.
Continuous learning and feedback to support your journey toward personal and professional success.