Senior Director, Total Rewards

Smartsheet•Bellevue, WA

7h•$225,000 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Smartsheet is seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards to shape how the company pays, recognizes, and retains its people. Reporting to the SVP of People & Culture, this hands-on leadership role will develop compelling and sustainable rewards strategies, with visibility to the executive team, board, and private equity sponsors. The role balances competitive, market-informed programs with financial rigor and requires explaining tradeoffs and building trust across the organization. It is based at Smartsheet’s Bellevue, Washington headquarters, with teleworking options from registered U.S. locations for this role. The Senior Director will set the company’s total rewards philosophy and strategy, lead global compensation, equity, and benefits programs, and build a technically strong, business-minded global team. The role also owns executive compensation and equity matters, supports financial sustainability through partnership with FP&A and Accounting, and rebuilds processes and systems to improve operational effectiveness. The position works closely with People & Culture colleagues, business leaders, and executives to communicate the rewards story as part of the employer brand.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation and Benefits, including executive compensation and equity program design.
Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing global teams.
Proven experience creating and managing impactful total rewards programs in a fast-paced environment, interpreting business needs, and making decisions based on emerging priorities.
Experience leading programs through significant organizational change as part of business transformation.
Deep analytical skills and the ability to translate data and trends into insights and recommendations.
Experience working with global teams and locations.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a private-equity-owned or VC-backed environment.

Responsibilities

Set and drive Smartsheet’s Total Rewards philosophy and strategy, aligned with business goals and its private equity ownership structure.
Lead the design, implementation, and communication of global compensation, equity, and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain talent.
Own compensation matters, including equity programs, peer group selection, and executive compensation.
Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and competitiveness, and establish metrics for usage, engagement, and cost.
Partner with FP&A and Accounting to ensure programs are financially sustainable and well aligned.
Lead the selection of benefits vendors and consultants, including contract and fee negotiations.
Build and develop a global, technically strong, business-minded Total Rewards team.
Rebuild and scale internal processes and systems to support programs and strategies and ensure operational effectiveness across the team.
Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues, business leaders, and the executive team to build trust and communicate the rewards story as part of employer brand efforts.

Benefits

Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees.
401(k) match: 50% of contributions up to the first 6% of eligible pay.
Monthly stipend to support work and productivity.
Flexible Time Away Program and sick time off.
Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans for U.S. employees.
12 paid holidays per year for U.S. employees.
Up to 24 weeks of parental leave.
Personal paid volunteer day.
Professional growth and development opportunities, including access to Udemy online courses.
Company-funded perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal Smartsheet account.
Teleworking options from any registered U.S. location for this role.
Market-competitive incentive opportunity.