Head of Total Rewards

Eightfold•Santa Clara, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eightfold is seeking a Head of Total Rewards to own and evolve our global rewards strategy across compensation, equity, benefits, and sales compensation design. Reporting to the CHRO, this is a senior individual contributor role with broad scope and direct influence on how we attract, retain, and motivate talent at every level of the organization — including our growing go-to-market teams. You will operate as the subject matter authority across all rewards disciplines and serve as a key partner to People leadership, Finance, and the executive team.

Requirements

12+ years of experience across total rewards disciplines, with meaningful depth in at least three of the four focus areas: compensation, equity, benefits, and sales compensation design
Demonstrated ability to build and run programs independently as a senior IC, without reliance on a large team beneath you
Strong experience in sales compensation design and variable pay mechanics in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment
Experience with equity administration and executive compensation in a pre-IPO or IPO-readiness context
Comfortable preparing Board-level materials and presenting to senior stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to model compensation scenarios and translate data into clear recommendations
Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills — you are the person others come to when the answer is not obvious
Thrives in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment where you define the work as much as you execute it

Responsibilities

Design and manage a competitive, equitable global compensation framework spanning all functions and levels
Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including salary reviews, market benchmarking, and budget management in partnership with Finance
Advise executive leadership on compensation philosophy, pay equity, and market positioning
Prepare and present Board-level compensation materials in partnership with the CHRO
Stay current on compensation trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
Own end-to-end equity program design and administration, including refresh grants, new hire awards, and executive equity packages
Partner with Legal and Finance on equity strategy, modeling, and IPO readiness planning
Educate employees and managers on equity programs and ensure a clear, consistent experience
Oversee global benefits strategy and vendor relationships, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and employee-centric
Lead open enrollment, benefits administration, and ongoing program evaluation
Benchmark benefits offerings regularly and make recommendations that reflect both market competitiveness and employee needs
Design, implement, and continuously refine sales compensation plans that align incentive structures with business objectives and GTM strategy
Partner closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, and Finance to model plan economics, quota design, and payout mechanics
Ensure sales comp plans are clearly communicated, consistently administered, and audited for effectiveness and fairness
Serve as the internal expert on variable pay design across all commission-eligible roles