Director of Total Rewards, CookUnity

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Deep knowledge of global compensation structures, equity programs, and benefits administration
• Strong analytical mindset and proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and compensation tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Payscale)
• Proven ability to scale programs in high-growth or global environments
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with compliance in the U.S. (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, etc.) and international markets preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

Desirable

• We are seeking a Director of Total Rewards to lead and scale our global compensation, benefits, and recognition programs
• This individual will be responsible for designing and executing a total rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent, so that Total rewards becomes a competitive differentiator and talent magnet
• You will serve as a key member of the People Leadership Team and collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, People Business partners, and Talent Acquisition teams to influence compensation structures, reward frameworks, and employee engagement strategies
• Co-lead the design and deployment of job architecture frameworks, ensuring consistency, fairness, and clarity across the organization. This role has an active participation in core people strategy initiatives like job architecture, career pathing, and level definitions
• Evolve, and align a compensation philosophy with business goals, company values, and long-term scalability
• Educate leaders on how the comp philosophy connects to performance, growth, and equity
• Responsible for building awareness and engagement with total rewards philosophy/strategy, especially during rollouts, performance cycles,and organizational shifts
• Deep understanding of stock options and equity-based rewards, including the ability to propose, model, and implement plans in partnership with Finance and Legal. Your role is to shape the equity philosophy as part of the total comp strategy - especially relevant for retention and leadership roles as we scale
• Play a key role during headcount planning discussions alongside Finance and Leadership
• Design, implement, and manage the compensation strategy
• Oversee the payroll team and ensure successful execution of payroll function
• Conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, and data analysis to ensure competitiveness
• Lead the annual compensation review cycle (merit, bonus, and promotions)
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on competitive and equitable offer packages
• Own and evolve the company’s benefits programs across all regions (health, retirement, leave, wellness, etc.)
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements that balance employee needs with cost efficiency
• Stay up-to-date on legal requirements and market trends to ensure compliance and innovation
• Develop reporting and dashboards to track program effectiveness, pay equity, and usage
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to compensation and benefits
• Lead internal audits and support external audits and regulatory filings (e.g., EEO-1, 401(k) testing, etc.)
• Partner with internal communications to deliver clear, engaging total rewards education and change management
• Support performance management, promotions, and recognition programs through a rewards lens
• Drive transparency and understanding of our rewards philosophy across the organization