Head of Total Rewards

Incode Technologies

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Incode is seeking a builder-minded Total Rewards leader to design world-class reward programs from the ground up and own every detail of their execution. This role is a critical part of the People leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. The individual will rebuild and own the global compensation and benefits architecture, from strategy to execution. This role requires someone who can build programs, run them, serve as the liaison with Finance for board-level compensation narratives, and ensure total rewards are fair, transparent, and competitive for employees.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
Meaningful time spent in a startup or high-growth environment (Series B, C, or equivalent scale).
Demonstrated experience building or significantly redesigning a global comp or benefits program.
Hands-on experience with equity program administration (option grants, RSUs, cap table coordination with Legal and Finance).
Strong analytical skills — comfortable building comp models, pay equity analyses, and executive-level reporting from scratch.
Experience supporting global, multicultural teams across multiple regions.
Track record of partnering directly with CPO, CFO, and senior leadership on compensation strategy and board-level reporting.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

LATAM experience and Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.
MBA or advanced degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred.
CCP or CEBS certification a plus.
Prior experience at an identity verification, cybersecurity, KYC/AML, or data company.
Consulting background in total rewards or executive compensation.

Responsibilities

Design and manage a competitive global compensation strategy encompassing job architecture, salary bands, variable incentive pay, and equity programs.
Lead annual compensation cycles end-to-end: benchmarking, leveling, planning, and equity refreshes.
Partner with regional sales leaders and sales operations to design, model, and maintain commission plans.
Build, implement, and continuously improve benefits programs (health, retirement, wellness, perks) across the U.S., LATAM, and EMEA.
Evaluate vendors, manage renewals, and drive employee education and engagement globally.
Administer the equity program in coordination with Legal and Finance, including grant planning, cap table reviews, and employee communications.
Ensure ongoing compliance with global labor laws and tax regulations.
Build dashboards, reporting frameworks, and models for leadership visibility into compensation trends, pay equity, gender parity, and headcount cost.
Present compensation data and insights to executives and the board.
Act as a trusted advisor to executives, HRBPs, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on total rewards.
Support performance management cycles, promotions, and recognition programs.
Anticipate business needs related to total rewards.