Director, Total Rewards
Role Overview
The Director, Total Rewards will have the unique opportunity to build and scale the global total rewards program at Cohere. This role is critical to establishing a global compensation and benefits framework that aligns with our company's values, growth objectives, and competitive positioning in the tech industry.
Key Responsibilities
Build the Function: Enhance, design and launch global total rewards programs (vision, strategy, and roadmap) and align them with Cohere’s global growth goals.
Global Compensation Strategy: Implement a competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation structure for all roles across regions, including pay and equity.
Benefits & Perks: Design and manage a comprehensive, globally consistent benefits package that meets the diverse needs of Cohere’s employees, including health, wellness, retirement, and unique perks.
Market Research & Benchmarking: Conduct regular market analysis to ensure Cohere’s total rewards offerings remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure all total rewards programs comply with local labor laws, regulations, and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with People, Finance, and leadership teams across the organization to align total rewards strategies with business objectives and budget constraints.
Communication & Education: Develop and deliver clear, engaging communications to employees about total rewards programs, ensuring transparency and understanding.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use analytics to measure the effectiveness of total rewards initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years in a total rewards role, with a proven track record of building and scaling total rewards functions at fast-growing tech companies.
Global Expertise: Experience designing and managing total rewards programs for a global, distributed workforce across multiple regions.
Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in HRIS systems, and familiarity with industry-leading compensation benchmarking tools.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of compensation philosophies, benefits regulations, and best practices in the tech industry.
Mindset: Strategic thinker with a passion for creating equitable, motivating, and scalable rewards programs. Alignment with Cohere’s values of innovation, collaboration, and integrity.