Head of Total Rewards
About The Position
We are seeking a Head of Total Rewards to serve as a strategic architect for our global compensation, equity, and benefits programs. In this role, you’ll shape the total rewards philosophy that supports our business model, reinforces our values and enables us to attract, motivate and retain exceptional talent. You will report to our Chief People Officer and partner with stakeholders across different functions in the organization to define our total reward philosophy and ensure it scales with the business, balancing competitiveness, internal equity, fiscal discipline, and long-term value creation.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience leading total rewards in both high-growth private and public companies
- Experience in designing and managing compensation programs for a global workforce (high preference for companies with predominantly engineering teams)
- Strong modeling, analytics, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
- Deep knowledge of compensation structures (base, bonus, equity), equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, options, ESPP), and benefits programs
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday, or similar for compensation and benefits administration
- Familiarity with various international tax regulations and compliance requirements related to compensation and benefits
- Familiarity with global equity compensation frameworks and international benefits program design
Responsibilities
- Design and lead a world-class philosophy covering global cash, stock-based compensation, and long-term incentives that align with our high-performance culture.
- Oversee Applied’s benefits and wellness programs, ensuring that we are engaging in competitive, scalable and inclusive offerings.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to our leadership team, guiding compensation and long-term incentive design across all functions and geographies within the organization.
- Lead all annual planning cycles, including benchmarking, merit reviews, and bonus planning initiatives.
- Drive selection and implementation of systems and vendors, including 401(k) and international benefit.
- Establish and drive the governance framework for all total rewards programs and decision-making processes, including approval workflows for offers, stock-based compensation policies and annual merit cycles.
- Own the company’s job architecture and career framework ensuring alignment and effectiveness across geographies and functions while leading program development and enablement as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning and wellness stipends
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
