Mission Lane

Director, Compensation & Total Rewards

Mission Lane

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the PX Operations function by providing strategic oversight to compensation, benefits, and HR systems while mentoring a dedicated team.
  • Report directly to the Chief People Officer to align total rewards strategies with our long term business goals.
  • Partner closely with peers within the PX function and across the business to ensure our people-related processes are aligned with Mission Lane’s culture, priorities, and business needs.
  • Design and launch a comprehensive compensation structure including base, bonus, and equity that facilitates employee growth and is rooted in transparency and rigorous market analysis.
  • In partnership with the Manager of PX Operations, lead the long and short term development of benefits strategy to deliver market competitive programs that deliver employee value.
  • Establish repeatable processes that manage risk and ensure consistency across the organization in key foundational areas such as FLSA, job leveling, incentive governance, etc.
  • Review and modernize variable compensation programs to ensure they effectively reward impact and high performance.
  • Partner with internal and external colleagues to ensure the successful implementation of a new HCM system including the technical setup and testing of modules that support a smooth employee experience.
  • Ensure all programs remain in strict compliance with local, state, and federal laws including EEO-1 and FLSA requirements.
  • Generate and sustain reporting of key HR related metrics as leading and lagging indicators of business health.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Human Resources with a heavy focus on compensation management.
  • Proven track record in compensation leadership, specifically designing and implementing scalable pay structures from scratch.
  • Experience managing and developing teams within a People Operations or Total Rewards function.
  • Previous experience leading or playing a senior role in a major HCM system implementation (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar).
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive long-term strategic decision-making.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Benefits
  • health/ dental/ vision insurance options
  • disability coverage
  • paid parental leave
  • flexible spending account (for childcare and healthcare)
  • life insurance
  • remote-friendly work environment
  • paid time off
  • 401(k) match
  • a monthly wellness stipend
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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