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Head of Total Rewards

Whatnot · San Francisco, CA · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteHuman Resources$336k–$395k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Head of Total Rewards to lead our compensation, equity, and benefits strategy as we scale. This role will own the entire Total Rewards function, from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities

  • Set and evolve our Total Rewards strategy across compensation, equity, and benefits
  • Build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team
  • Run semi-annual comp cycles end to end, including budgeting with Finance and calibration across orgs
  • Scale benefits globally, balancing local needs, compliance, cost, and quality
  • Design international comp and mobility programs (Japan, UK, Germany, and beyond)
  • Advisory leadership and the Board on executive comp, equity usage, and Compensation Committee matters
  • Partner with Finance on budgeting, modeling, and long-term planning for comp and benefits
  • Own comp systems and data (Complete, Pave, Compa, Carta), keeping them accurate and useful
  • Ensure compliance across all programs, in partnership with Employment Counsel

Requirements

  • Built and led Total Rewards functions at scale, including systems, processes, and talent
  • Designed job architecture, leveling, market positioning, and equity programs
  • Strong international experience in designing and operating comp, benefits, and mobility programs
  • Executive presence with substance, trusted by the C-suite and comfortable advising the Board and Compensation Committee
  • Strong business and financial acumen, owning or influencing large budgets, building multi-year comp models, and making tradeoffs
  • Ability to be hands-on when needed, going deep in the data, systems, and details when it matters
  • Sound judgment in ambiguity, making clear calls, explaining tradeoffs, and adjusting quickly as the business evolves

Qualifications

  • 12–15+ years of experience in high-growth tech companies, including leading Total Rewards through rapid scaling and major inflection points (ideally pre-IPO to post-IPO)
  • Deep expertise in compensation strategy and philosophy
  • Proven track record building and leading Total Rewards orgs that scale, including the systems, processes, and talent behind them
  • Strong international experience in designing and operating comp, benefits, and mobility programs across multiple regions with different regulatory environments
  • Executive presence with substance, trusted by the C-suite and comfortable advising the Board and Compensation Committee on high-stakes decisions
  • Strong business and financial acumen, owning or influencing large budgets, building multi-year comp models, and making tradeoffs that balance cost, competitiveness, and retention
  • Ability to be hands-on when needed, going deep in the data, systems, and details when it matters
  • Sound judgment in ambiguity, making clear calls, explaining tradeoffs, and adjusting quickly as the business evolves

Benefits

  • Generous holiday and time off policy
  • Health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Work from home support
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
  • Care benefits
  • Monthly allowance for wellness
  • Annual allowance towards childcare
  • Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
  • Retailer matching 4% of base salary
  • Pension plans internationally
  • Monthly allowance to dogfood the app

Company Culture

  • All employees are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product and use it as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job
  • Parental leave policy includes 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law.

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