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Applied IntuitionApplied IntuitionSunnyvale, CA

Head of Total Rewards

Lead global compensation, equity, and benefits strategy as Head of Total Rewards. Design total rewards philosophy, oversee benefits programs, and partner with leadership to attract and retain top engineering talent.

210k – 280k
On-site10+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead a world-class total rewards philosophy covering global cash, stock-based compensation, and long-term incentives aligned with high-performance culture
  • Oversee benefits and wellness programs, ensuring competitive, scalable, and inclusive offerings
  • Serve as strategic advisor to leadership on compensation and long-term incentive design across functions and geographies
  • Lead annual planning cycles including benchmarking, merit reviews, and bonus planning
  • Drive selection and implementation of systems and vendors, including 401(k) and international benefits
  • Establish governance framework for total rewards programs including approval workflows for offers, stock-based compensation policies, and annual merit cycles
  • Own job architecture and career framework ensuring alignment across geographies and functions

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience leading total rewards in both high-growth private and public companies
  • Experience designing and managing compensation programs for a global workforce (high preference for companies with predominantly engineering teams)
  • Strong modeling, analytics, and communication skills with ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
  • Deep knowledge of compensation structures (base, bonus, equity), equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, options, ESPP), and benefits programs

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday for compensation and benefits administration
  • Familiarity with international tax regulations and compliance requirements related to compensation and benefits
  • Familiarity with global equity compensation frameworks and international benefits program design

Skills

Total RewardsCompensation DesignEquity CompensationGlobal BenefitsWorkdayHRISJob ArchitectureBenchmarkingMerit PlanningStock-Based Compensation

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