Global Head of Total Rewards

Wellhub • New York, NY

4d • $270,000 - $330,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Wellhub we're revolutionizing workplace wellness. Our platform connects employees worldwide to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep—all in one simple subscription. Headquartered in NYC with team members in 11 countries, we’re on a mission to make every company a wellness company.
We believe work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced. Here, you’ll find a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and different perspectives, where passion and creativity push boundaries to create real impact. Your contributions will help shape a healthier, more balanced world for you and millions of people globally.
Join us in redefining the future of wellbeing!
We are hiring a Global Head of Total Rewards to our People Leadership team in the US-NYC!
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

• Strategic Leadership: 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.
• Strategic Business Integration: 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.
• Board-Level Influence: Proven experience partnering with Chief People Officers and Compensation Committees to design executive compensation and governance frameworks.
• Analytical Mastery: Capability in using data modeling and AI-driven analytics to provide insights into compensation effectiveness and workforce trends.
• Global Compliance & Transparency: Knowledge of international labor laws, particularly the EU Pay Transparency Directive and US mandates, with experience implementing compliance frameworks.
• Change Architecture: Skills in change management—shaping organizational culture, influencing at the C-suite level, and embedding adaptability.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to "translate" complex financial and reward concepts for diverse global audiences and investors.
• Mission Alignment: Interest in the wellness industry and a commitment to integrating wellbeing into the core of the employee value proposition.

Responsibilities

• Visionary Strategy: 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.
• Organizational Architecture: Architect scalable global compensation and benefits frameworks that balance rigorous global consistency with the necessary local flexibility as the company gains complexity.
• Brand & Wellness Integration: Shape the organizational narrative by designing rewards practices that make Wellhub the global benchmark for corporate wellness and employee wellbeing.
• Executive Advisory: 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.
• Cycle Leadership: Direct the execution of the annual global compensation and promotion cycles, utilizing data-driven calibration to reward performance and retain talent.
• Operational Governance: 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.
• Leadership: 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.
• Strategic Transparency: Architect the global strategy for Pay Transparency and Equity, ensuring Wellhub meets and exceeds legislative requirements, using fair pay as a talent attraction pillar.
• Predictive Analytics: 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.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage global vendor ecosystems and total rewards spend with a focus on long-term value creation and operational excellence.
• Live the mission: 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

• WELLHUB: 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, ensuring access to wellness for those who matter most to you.
• HEALTHCARE: Health, dental, and vision insurance. Access to telehealth, care concierge, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• FINANCIAL WELLNESS: Plan for your future with 401(k) match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• FLEXIBLE WORK: As a Flexible First company, we offer hybrid and remote options to give you the freedom to work in a way that suits you. The model for this specific role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a one-time reimbursement to set up their home office equipment and a monthly work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home.
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: Flexibility for us isn’t just about where we work—it also means being able to shape how and when we get things done. Together with their leaders, employees define schedules that align with their time zones, team needs, and personal routines.
• PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive a minimum of 25 days PTO per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!)
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life. Take the time to be present and enjoy your growing family. We offer up to 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave to all new parents. For parents giving birth, we offer up to 18 weeks paid leave and a ramp-back period to return part-time while you get settled.
• CAREER GROWTH: Access world-class platforms, participate in interactive sessions, build your personalized development roadmap, and explore internal opportunities. We focus on continuous learning and feedback to support your journey toward personal and professional success.
• CULTURE: You’ll join a team of passionate people who come together to break boundaries, support each other, and create a meaningful impact in workplace wellness. We win together, building trust through open communication and a culture where every perspective matters. Learn more about our shared culture and values here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees