Total Rewards Team Lead

Salmon Group

About The Position

We are looking for a Total Rewards Team Lead / Head to build and scale a high-impact Total Rewards function in a fast-growing, multi-country environment. This role is hands-on from day one and will evolve into a leadership position depending on your experience and impact. You will design and implement Total Rewards frameworks from scratch, ensuring they are scalable, competitive, and aligned with business goals across multiple geographies and employment models.

Requirements

Experience in Total Rewards in high-growth, fast-scaling companies
Proven track record of building frameworks from scratch (not just operating existing ones)
Strong expertise in global compensation, benefits, and equity programs
Hands-on experience with multiple employment models (employment, contractors, EOR, service agreements) across different countries
Ability to operate independently and execute without an existing team
Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with data and benchmarks
Business-oriented thinking with the ability to balance competitiveness and cost efficiency
Experience working in multi-country environments

Nice To Haves

experience in fintech or Tech global international companies
familiarity with People Tech and HRIS tools

Responsibilities

Build and own the Total Rewards function end-to-end from a zero baseline
Design and implement compensation frameworks (salary bands, benchmarking, review cycles)
Develop and maintain equity and long-term incentive programs (including ESOP frameworks)
Create benefits strategy tailored to different countries and employment types
Establish clear and scalable policies for contractors, employees, and hybrid setups
Lead compensation and promotion cycles, including calibration and governance
Partner with Finance and leadership on budgeting, cost control, and workforce planning
Build a data-driven approach to rewards, including analytics and reporting
Ensure compliance with local regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Support hiring by designing competitive and consistent offer frameworks
Over time: build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team