Head of Total Rewards – People Operations
Juniper Square
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $280,000 - $350,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, variable pay, equity, and executive compensation.
- Partner with the CEO, CFO, and People leadership on executive compensation and IPO readiness, including governance, disclosure requirements, and evolving equity practices.
- Conduct ongoing market benchmarking and analysis to ensure programs remain competitive and aligned with our talent strategy.
- Oversee the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus, and equity refresh) with rigor and fairness.
- Own and evolve our global People Operations function, ensuring best-in-class employee experience across the entire lifecycle.
- Oversee core processes including onboarding/offboarding, HRIS data integrity, payroll, compliance, policy development, and employee records management.
- Implement scalable systems, tools, and workflows to streamline People operations and enable self-service.
- Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, and compensation regulations across all current and future geographies.
- Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to drive cross-functional alignment and operational excellence.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards & People Operations team.
- Act as a thought partner and advisor to senior leaders on compensation, benefits, and people practices.
- Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and/or people operations, ideally in a high-growth technology company.
- Demonstrated expertise in global compensation practices (U.S., India, Europe) and executive compensation.
- Experience preparing a company for IPO readiness, including governance and disclosure requirements.
- Strong track record of scaling People Operations in multi-national organizations.
- Skilled at leveraging systems and technology (e.g., HRIS, payroll, equity platforms) to optimize operations.
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
- Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
- Life insurance
- Mental wellness coverage
- Fertility and growing family support
- Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays
- Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
- Retirement saving plans
- Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
- Annual professional development stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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