Total Rewards Program Manager, Kong
$133.6-166.9k
Microservice API gateway
Open for applications
Microservice API gateway
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$133.6-166.9k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind!
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CEBS, CCP) preferred
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in total rewards, specifically in pension and benefits management, with exposure to compensation strategies
- Strong knowledge of US and global benefits and pension best practices, regulations and trends
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings effectively
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and proven flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across cultures and functions
- Proficiency with Workday
What the job involves
- The Total Rewards Program Manager in partnership with the Senior Director of Total Rewards, will be responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of global total rewards strategies to attract, retain, and motivate employees
- The primary focus of the role will be on global benefits and pension with support for our global compensation and recognition programs to ensure the company's total rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals
- This role will partner closely with the HR Technology & Analytics team, other members of the People team, Finance and business leaders
- Design, implement, and manage global employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other benefit offerings
- Develop and enhance the global pension strategy, ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with organizational goals
- Conduct regular market benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitiveness of benefits programs and make recommendations for improvements to benefit offerings based on employee needs and market trends
- Collaborate with external vendors and partners to optimize benefits administration and communication
- And any additional tasks required by the manager
- Support the development and implementation of global compensation strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
- Support salary survey work and analysis to inform compensation decisions
- Assist in the management of annual salary review processes and performance-related pay programs
- Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of benefit and pension programs and identify areas for improvement
- Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on total rewards strategies
- Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees about total rewards programs
- Foster a culture of transparency and engagement regarding compensation, benefits, and retirement planning
- Partner with People, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment of total rewards initiatives with broader organizational strategies
- Stay informed of global trends and best practices in total rewards to inform program development
- Ensure all programs comply with local labor laws and regulations across regions
- Maintain documentation and reporting requirements related to benefits and pension programs
Our take
Kong provides a cutting-edge API and service lifecycle management platform tailored for modern architectures, such as microservices, containers, cloud, and serverless environments. With a focus on flexibility, scalability, speed, and performance, Kong allows developers and Global 5000 enterprises to securely connect and orchestrate microservice APIs for today's sophisticated applications.
The core products offered by Kong include Kong, an open-source API and Microservices management solution Galileo, a platform for API analytics and debugging; Gelato, a platform for creating developed portals for PIs and Microservices; and API Marketplace, a hub for discovering and publishing cloud APIs. Additionally, the recent introduction of a new collection of AI plug-ins in Kong Gateway 3.6 enhances the platform's capabilities further, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and advancement.
In pursuit of growth, the company is prioritizing expanding its marketing efforts, bolstering its customer service team, and accelerating product development. By focusing on these key areas, Kong aims to continue providing unparalleled solutions and support to its ever-expanding user base in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern application development.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
23% female employees
2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2024
$175m
SERIES E
Feb 2021
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $344.1m
Company benefits
- Flexible time off: Take time to take care of yourself and the things that matter most
- Stock options: We want you to share in our success. That's why stock options are offered to most Kongers
- U-First Fridays: Get 4 hours a month for continuous learning with a book, podcast, or course of your choice
- Virtual events: Stay connected with Donut chats, trivia, fitness challenges, guided meditations, and more
- Dedicated unplug days: Silence those notifications. Enjoy some well-deserved long weekend where the entire team unplugs
- Home office stipend: Build a home office environment tailored to support your productivity
Company values
- Global: Be inclusive. We work together from anywhere to achieve our common goals. Our differences make us stronger
- Real: Be authentic. We are genuine, principled and confident without arrogance. Show respect and kindness, especially in tough moments
- Unstoppable: Be relentlessly resourceful. We work with purpose, obsession and grit. It takes muscle to do hard things and doing hard things build muscle
- Champions: Be customer obsessed. We care. Customers are everything, we put them at the center of everything you do. We are all empowered to make an impact
- Explorers: Be curious. We value ideas over hierarchy. Never accept the status quo. We make bold bets, fail, and learn everyday. There is always a way
- Own it: Be an owner. We are drivers not passengers and own the quality and outcomes of our work
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Augusto Marietti
(CEO)Previously founded Mashape API Marketplace. Before Mashape, Augusto was an SF homeless immigrant from Italy.
Janet Phillips
(Vice President of People)Previously Director at SonicWALL for 5 years and Senior Director at Symantec for 7 years.
Marco Palladino
(CTO)Previously co-founded MemboxX, an online service for storing documents and small pieces of personal data.
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