Director of Total Rewards, AffiniPay

• The ideal candidate is experienced in high-growth, tech-driven environments and understands how to balance employee needs, compliance, and business objectives to build world-class total rewards strategies that support scale and equity across global teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree a plus
• 8–10+ years of total rewards experience, with significant time in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment
• Strong expertise in compensation design, equity administration, and global benefits strategy
• Excellent analytical skills and comfort with compensation modeling and data visualization
• Experience working cross-functionally with executive, finance, legal, and people teams scaling environments
• Strong business and financial acumen; ability to link people strategy to business performance
• Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence and utilizing various resources to gain efficiencies across Total Rewards
• Experience with International Benefits a plus including supporting and Employer of Record model in various countries
• This position is preferred to be located in Austin, Texas

Desirable

• Reporting into the SVP, People, we are seeking a strategic and data-driven Director of Total Rewards to lead the design, implementation, and execution of innovative compensation and benefits programs that support our fast-growing SaaS organization
• This role will be critical in ensuring our total rewards offerings are competitive, scalable, and aligned with our mission to attract and retain top tech talent in a dynamic market
• Compensation Strategy & Execution
• Architect and manage competitive compensation frameworks across all levels, including base salary, bonus/incentive structures, and equity programs tailored for the SaaS industry
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles including merit reviews, promotions, and variable pay assessments
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and department heads to develop compensation offers aligned with internal pay equity and external market trends
• Leverage benchmarking tools and market data specific to tech/SaaS (e.g., Radford, Comp Analyst, Culpepper, Option Impact, etc) to inform compensation decisions
• Oversee the Global Payroll Process and optimize for efficiency within Workday
• Benefits & Wellness Programs
• With support from the Benefits and Compliance Manager, oversee global benefits programs with a strong focus on innovation, employee well-being, and cost-efficiency
• Continuously assess and evolve benefit offerings to meet the needs of a remote-first or hybrid workforce, with emphasis on mental health, flexibility, and inclusive access
• Direct Manager of Benefits and Compliance and help oversee the vendor relationships and ensure optimal service and pricing, especially as we scale across geographies
• Equity & Long-Term Incentives
• Drive equity compensation strategy including grant design, refresh cycles, and employee education to ensure understanding and value
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal on the administration and reporting of stock-based compensation, ensuring alignment with company financials and cap table strategies
• Support executive compensation design and governance in alignment with industry norms and board expectations
• Compliance, Governance & Communication
• Ensure total rewards practices meet legal requirements globally (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA,GDPR) and support future expansion
• Regularly review and refresh total rewards policies and frameworks
• Lead communication strategies that clearly articulate the value of total rewards offerings to employees
• Analytics & Reporting
• Own compensation and benefits analytics to track program effectiveness, equity, and competitiveness
• Present regular updates to executive leadership with data-informed insights and recommendations
• In partnership with Sr. People Analyst, create dashboards and reporting tools to inform People and Finance strategy

• All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person