Head of Total Rewards – People Operations

Job Description: • 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