Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, with demonstrated expertise across payroll, compensation, benefits, and equity.
• At least 3 years of direct equity program management experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems (UKG Workforce Management, preferred).
• Experience administering equity programs through a platform such as Carta, Shareworks, or Certent.
• Strong understanding of compensation design, market benchmarking methodologies, and job architecture.
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax compliance, benefits regulations, and equity.
• Mastery of payroll processing, tax compliance, and multi-jurisdiction operations.
• Compensation program design: salary structures, job architecture, incentive plan mechanics, and benchmarking.
• Benefits plan design and administration, including carrier management and regulatory compliance.
• Equity plan mechanics: options, RSUs, ESPP, vesting, and cap table fluency.
• Financial acumen and the ability to partner effectively with Finance and Legal.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and equity management platforms.
• Clear communicator who can translate complex compensation and rewards topics for employees at all levels.
• High degree of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Detail-oriented with an unwavering commitment to accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and lead through ambiguity.
• Collaborative partner who builds strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strategic thinker who also rolls up their sleeves to get things done.

Nice To Haves

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) designation.
• Experience in a high-growth technology or pre-IPO company environment.
• Familiarity with equity administration in the context of fundraising rounds or M&A activity.
• Experience managing programs across multiple states or internationally.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of payroll professionals responsible for end-to-end payroll processing across all employee populations and jurisdictions — ensuring every payroll run is accurate, compliant, and on time.
• Oversee multi-state payroll tax compliance, including all filings and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s, etc.).
• Partner with Finance to align payroll data with general ledger entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Manage payroll systems and vendor relationships, driving system optimization and issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain payroll controls, audit processes, and documentation standards.
• Design and administer competitive base pay and incentive compensation programs aligned with the company's compensation philosophy and market positioning.
• Lead annual compensation review cycles, including merit, bonus, and promotion processes, in partnership with HR Business Partners and Finance.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking and job evaluation to ensure compensation structures remain competitive and internally equitable.
• Develop and maintain job architecture, salary bands, and grade structures that scale with company growth.
• Advise People Business Partners and hiring Managers on offer construction, internal equity, and compensation decisions.
• Communicate compensation philosophy and program details clearly to Managers and employees.
• Lead the design, administration, and communication of the company's benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k).
• Own the annual open enrollment process from planning through execution, including employee communications, vendor coordination, and system updates.
• Continuously evaluate benefits programs against market benchmarks and utilization data, recommending enhancements to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex benefits inquiries and issue resolution.
• Oversee the administration of the company's equity programs, including stock options, in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Manage equity plan data, participant records, and vesting schedules within the equity management platform (Shareworks).
• Coordinate with Legal on grant approvals, board resolutions, and Section 409A compliance.
• Partner with Finance on equity accounting and share pool management.
• Serve as the internal expert for employees on equity-related questions, including tax implications, exercise mechanics, and vesting timelines.
• Support equity refresh cycles, new hire grants, and any equity activity tied to M&A or fundraising events.
• Lead, develop, and grow a team spanning payroll, compensation, benefits, and equity — setting clear expectations, building capability, and fostering a culture of accuracy, service, and continuous improvement.
• Build scalable processes, controls, and documentation as the company grows.
• Establish a reporting cadence with Finance and leadership that provides visibility into payroll costs, benefits utilization, compensation spend, and equity pool health.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VP, People, and Director, Compensation on total rewards strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
• Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
• Pet Insurance (US Only)
• Parental Leave (US Only)
• Hybrid and Remote Work Model