Head of Total Rewards and People Analytics

Redwood Materials•Reno, NV

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Redwood Materials is seeking a strategic, business-minded leader to head its Total Rewards and People Analytics function. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this highly visible role advises the Chief People Officer and executive team on talent, compensation, and workforce decisions. The leader oversees compensation, benefits, equity, and people analytics for a rapidly growing organization spanning manufacturing, engineering, business operations, and corporate functions. The role includes regular exposure to executive leadership and the Compensation Committee, with a central part in executive compensation strategy, equity program design and governance, board-level people reporting, and scalable programs that support company growth. The position may be based in Reno, Nevada, or San Francisco, California, and follows a hybrid model requiring at least three days per week on-site. The position is full-time; compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive experience leading compensation, total rewards, people analytics, or related HR functions in a complex, high-growth environment.
Deep expertise in compensation strategy, executive compensation, incentive design, equity compensation, market benchmarking, and salary administration.
Experience partnering with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees, including preparing executive compensation analyses and board materials.
Strong understanding of benefits design, retirement plans, wellness programs, vendor management, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience leading or building a people analytics function, including data governance, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and executive-level workforce insights.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations and actionable business decisions.
Experience working across HRIS, payroll, compensation, and workforce data platforms.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and work effectively in highly visible, executive-facing environments.
Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
Passion for sustainability and advancing Redwood Materials' mission.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief People Officer, executive leadership team, and business leaders to develop and execute the total rewards and people analytics strategy.
Advise on executive compensation, leadership retention, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Set the total rewards strategy and roadmap to align with business objectives, growth plans, and market conditions.
Lead compensation program design and administration, including job architecture, market benchmarking, salary structures, pay equity analysis, incentive design, and annual compensation planning.
Lead executive compensation analyses and recommendations in partnership with the Chief People Officer, Finance, and Legal.
Own the equity compensation program, including plan governance, grant administration, vesting management, employee communications, and executive equity matters; partner with Legal and Finance to maintain compliant, scalable programs.
Prepare compensation and people-related materials for the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee, including executive compensation reviews, benchmarking, workforce insights, and strategic recommendations.
Develop people insights and board-ready reporting to support data-driven decisions on talent, retention, organizational health, and workforce trends.
Build and lead the People Analytics function, including reporting, dashboards, data governance, workforce metrics, and executive-level workforce insights.
Oversee benefits strategy and administration, including health, retirement, wellness, vendor management, contract negotiations, and annual program evaluation.
Partner with HRIS, IT, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and People team leaders to ensure programs are operationally sound, compliant, and scalable.
Lead and develop a team of Total Rewards and People Analytics professionals and create processes and infrastructure to support company growth.