Senior Staff Total Rewards Partner

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Ridgeline’s total rewards strategy across compensation, equity, and benefits.

Shape and scale compensation philosophy, including benchmarking, leveling, and job architecture.

Lead compensation planning and provide guidance on complex decisions, including offers and retention.

Design and refine incentive compensation plans across go-to-market roles.

Define and evolve equity strategy, including building the roadmap toward IPO readiness.

Establish clear governance to ensure consistency, equity, and strong decision-making.

Develop global total rewards strategy as we expand into Europe and Canada.

Define and evolve Ridgeline’s benefits strategy, ensuring programs are competitive, scalable, and aligned with employee needs and business growth.

Build the global benefits strategy and framework to support expansion into Europe and Canada, balancing local market competitiveness, compliance, and employee experience.

Partner closely across HR, Finance, Legal, and Talent to align rewards with business and financial goals.

Requirements

Deep experience in total rewards within high-growth technology companies.

Experience scaling compensation and equity programs in late-stage private or pre-IPO environments.

Strong expertise in compensation strategy, equity design, incentive plans and benefits strategy.

Experience managing benefits strategy through periods of systems and operating model change, such as PEO transitions, global scaling, or HRIS transformation.

Ability to operate as a strategic individual contributor with high ownership and influence.

Executive presence and ability to guide senior leaders on complex decisions.

Comfort building from ambiguity and delivering pragmatic, iterative solutions.

Strong cross-functional partnership skills, especially with Finance, Legal, and Talent.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in total rewards, preferably in a high-growth tech company setting.

Proven track record of successfully leading compensation and benefits initiatives.

Experience with compensation and benefits software platforms such as Radford, Pave, and Workday.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with compensation benchmarking and analysis
• Understanding of equity compensation and vesting schedules
• Experience with benefits administration and compliance

Benefits

Ridgeline offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Unlimited vacation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee assistance program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this role is $168,000 - $208,000, with a range of $183,000 - $228,000 in select locations.

Schedule

This role is currently hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-office work. Remote work is available for eligible candidates.