VP, Total Rewards

AlphaSense

4d•$232,000 - $319,000

About The Position

AlphaSense is a high-growth global technology company redefining how organizations access and use market intelligence. As we scale toward a global workforce of ~3,500 employees and prepare for public-company rigor, we are reshaping how we design and deliver the full employee value proposition. Historically, compensation, benefits, mobility, and workplace experience have lived in different parts of the organization — but employees experience these programs as a single, interconnected ecosystem. To attract, motivate, and retain world-class talent, we need a unified strategy that connects the financial components of Total Rewards with the lived experience of working at AlphaSense. We are creating a modern Total Rewards & Experience function that integrates compensation, equity, benefits, wellbeing, mobility, recognition, and Workplace, Community & Experience into one cohesive and strategic portfolio. This new structure elevates Total Rewards into one of the company’s most powerful value-creation levers — strengthening competitiveness, improving governance, accelerating decision-making, and creating a more coherent and intentional employee experience. We are seeking a Vice President of Total Rewards & Experience to build and lead this global organization. This executive will architect a unified rewards strategy, develop scalable and modern programs, and partner closely with the C-suite, Board, Finance, Legal, and leaders across the business to ensure our approach reflects both strong financial discipline and a deeply employee-centered philosophy. It is a rare opportunity to design a next-generation Total Rewards ecosystem at a company entering a new chapter of scale, performance, and maturity.

Requirements

12+ years of HR leadership experience, with 7+ years leading global compensation and benefits functions
Deep expertise across global compensation, executive compensation, equity strategy, benefits, wellbeing, and sales compensation, preferably including experience transitioning these functions toward public company operations
Experience partnering directly with CEOs, CFOs, Boards, and Compensation Committees
Familiarity with public-company governance (proxy filings, CD&A narratives, say-on-pay strategy) or equivalent advisory exposure
Demonstrated success in managing the end-to-end Total Rewards integration for M&A transactions
Strong analytical and operational capabilities, including program design, forecasting, and decision-support modeling
A track record of building or modernizing rewards programs in high-growth or complex global environments
Experience leading and scaling multi-disciplinary teams, including experience treating workplace strategy as a critical component of the Total Rewards ecosystem
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to simplify complex topics for senior audiences
High judgment, discretion, and the ability to influence across all levels of leadership
A builder’s mindset — strategic, creative, and comfortable operating in both high-altitude and hands-on modes

Responsibilities

Architect and operationalize a unified Total Rewards & Experience ecosystem that brings together compensation, equity, benefits, wellbeing, mobility, recognition, and Workplace, Community & Experience.
Design the philosophy, governance model, and operating systems that define how AlphaSense rewards performance, supports well-being, and shapes the everyday experience of employees globally.
Create a clear, modern narrative for how we invest in our people — one that reflects competitiveness, sustainability, and the culture we are building.
Build and oversee a strategic and scalable compensation framework that reinforces our position in the global talent market and aligns with the financial discipline required of a high-growth SaaS business.
Define a durable compensation philosophy, establish governance practices, and partner closely with Finance to ensure rewards decisions are grounded in financial performance, workforce plans, and market realities.
Lead all aspects of broad-based compensation and collaborating with Sales Operations and GTM leadership to develop sales compensation programs that drive predictable business performance and customer value.
Oversee benchmarking, incentive plan design, performance metrics, and governance across executive roles, acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board.
Help shape our public-company narrative by supporting CD&A development, preparing proxy inputs, advising on say-on-pay considerations, and ensuring that our practices reflect transparency, rigor, and strong alignment with shareholder expectations.
Own the design and long-term stewardship of our equity strategy, ensuring that our programs are competitive, sustainable, and aligned with how we want employees to experience ownership.
Support education, clarity, and understanding around equity value, and guide decisions related to equity modeling, usage, allocation, and refresh philosophy — prioritizing business impact, future potential, and critical retention needs.
Transition Benefits from technical plan administration to a holistic wellbeing platform that supports physical, emotional, and financial health across geographies.
Integrate workplace strategy, location planning, amenities, and community-building efforts into the broader rewards ecosystem, ensuring that our physical environments and cultural experiences reinforce connection, belonging, and productivity.
Develop Board-level insights, dashboards, and forecasting tools; strengthen governance across compensation, equity, benefits, mobility, and workplace programs; and ensure that our systems, processes, and communications reflect clarity, precision, and high judgment.
Build a global team with deep expertise and a builder’s mindset, creating the infrastructure required for AlphaSense to scale with both discipline and humanity.