Director Of Total Rewards

Unlock your inner voice. The one that knows you can do it. The one to listen to more. Unlock that desire you’ve always had to achieve something bigger. Take the leap. Join a team of diverse individuals who thrive by conquering new frontiers and working in different ways. Learn, grow, and then learn some more in a hyper-growth environment. Develop your voice, your ideas, your ability to help others. People at Rokt aren't inspired by job titles, they are inspired by other people. Unleash all the possibilities. At Rokt, you’ll unlock your full potential.

Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce technology. We unlock revenue for companies by using AI and machine learning to present highly relevant offers to each shopper, personalizing the online shopping experience and maximizing the value of each transaction moment. Uber, Live Nation, AMC Theatres, PayPal, Hulu, Staples, Lands’ End, GoPuff, HelloFresh are among the more than 2,500 leading global businesses and advertisers relying on Rokt’s technology to increase engagement, revenue and customer acquisition.

With our December 2022 secondary transaction, Rokt’s valuation increased to $2.4 billion. We are expanding rapidly and operating in 15 countries across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific with the largest office in NYC and a major R&D hub in Sydney. With consistent hyper growth ahead of the market and a vibrant company culture, Rokt has been listed in ‘Great Places to Work’ in the US and Australia.

About Rokt’stars

As a mission-driven, hyper-growth community of curious explorers, our ambition is to unlock the full potential in ecommerce and beyond. Our bias for action means we are not afraid to quickly venture into uncharted territories, take risks or challenge the status quo; in doing so we either win or learn. We work together as one aligned team never letting egos get in the way of brilliant ideas. We value diversity, transparency and smart humble people who enjoy building a disruptive business together. We pride ourselves on being a force for good as we make the world better.

As we prepare for IPO, we recognize the critical importance of attracting and retaining top talent to fuel our growth. The Director of Total Rewards will play a key role in this endeavor, overseeing the strategic execution of our comprehensive Total Rewards program globally. This senior individual contributor will take the lead in managing total compensation, benefits, HRIS/HR systems, and the regular refinement of our career ladder.

• Total Compensation
• Manage and execute our comprehensive total compensation strategy in line with our business objectives and culture.
• Conduct regular market analyses to ensure competitive positioning of Total compensation packages, including base salary, variable pay, equity, and benefits.
• Liaise closely with legal and finance teams on equity plans, including annual refreshes, promotions, and new grants
• Provide guidance and support to HR Business Partners and hiring managers on compensation matters, including offer negotiations, salary benchmarking, and equity grant strategies.
• Monitor and analyze compensation trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Benefits Administration
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of the company's benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other employee perks.
• Oversee relationships with benefits vendors, including health insurance providers, retirement plan administrators, and wellness program partners, to ensure delivery of high-quality benefits offerings and services that meet the needs of employees while controlling costs and maintaining compliance.
• Take ownership of open enrollment periods for benefits, including planning, coordination, and communication efforts to ensure a smooth and successful enrollment process for employees
• HRIS/HR Systems Management
• Take ownership in the oversight and optimization of the HRIS and other HR systems, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the external vendors and internal teams to identify and implement system enhancements, upgrades, and new modules that align with the evolving needs of the organization.
• Lead data management efforts, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security within the HRIS, and coordinate regular audits to maintain compliance with privacy regulations.
• Career Ladder Development
• Take ownership of the quarterly update process for the company's career ladder, collaborating with HR and department heads to align job roles with market trends and internal growth opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations for refining career paths and leveling criteria to support employee development and progression.
• Communication and Education
• Develop effective communication strategies to educate employees on Total Rewards offerings, ensuring awareness and understanding.
• Conduct regular workshops and training sessions to empower managers to effectively communicate and leverage Total Rewards offerings for employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, CBP) is a plus.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in Total Rewards management, with a focus on total compensation, benefits, and HR systems in a high-growth environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of global HR practices, with a particular emphasis on the unique requirements and compliance standards across diverse regions, including but not limited to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and/or Australia
• General understanding of stock plans, regulations, and compliance requirements related to equity compensation.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits design, administration, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in career ladder development and alignment with organizational growth.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and compelling manner.

Benefits

• Work with the greatest talent in tech. Our recruitment process is tough but diligent. We’re constantly aiming to implement our value of “raise the bar” and set high standards for our Rokt’stars. This is essential in our high-performing, high-grow culture where we strive to bring in the brightest and best talent. Our teams thrive by challenging the status quo and we encourage all of our teams to unlock their desire to achieve something bigger.
• Join a community. At Rokt we’re a community of curious explorers. We’re not afraid of venturing into uncharted territories. We work together as one single, aligned team. We value diversity and transparency which is why we support a number of internal employee resource groups including an EDI steering committee, Rainbow Rokts that empowers our LGBTQIA+ Rokt’stars, and Womxn who Rokt that promotes gender equality in tech.
• Accelerate your career. We want you to unlock your full potential. This is why we have an annual ‘Level Up’ allowance of $5,000 that gives Rokt’stars the ability to take courses, attend events, go to training, and more to help our great employees become even better.
• Take a break. When you work hard, we know you also need to rest. We offer generous time off and parental leave policies, as well as mental health and wellness days for all employees. We even incentivize individuals to utilize their PTO with “High 5” days, an additional 5 days of PTO when you’ve used 75% of your allotted annual paid leave. We also offer a paid Rokt’star Sabbatical for employees who have been with us for 5 years or more.
• Become a shareholder. All Rokt’stars have stock options. If we succeed, everyone is rewarded.
• See the world! We want our Rokt’stars to enjoy the ride. As we aim to bring meaning and fun to our everyday work, we host global all-staff events in amazing locations (Phuket, Thailand in January 2020, Hawaii in May 2022, and Whistler in 2023). As we strive to build a community of curious explorers, we also offer generous relocation packages for those interested in moving to another Rokt office. We have bustling offices in great cities including: New York,Seattle, Sydney, London, and Tokyo.
• We believe we’re better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (all teams are in the office 4 days per week). We also get that you need to balance your life and your commitments so you have flexibility to manage your own hours and can spend up to a week of every quarter working from anywhere.
• Stay happy and healthy. In order to unleash our potential, we want to ensure you’re able to keep your wellbeing a priority. This means you can enjoy a well-balanced, catered lunch 5x a week in the office along with healthy snacks. We also want you to feel at home when coming into work which is why we’re a dog-friendly office so you can bring your furry friend to work with you. As part of your wellbeing benefits, we offer a wellness stipend so you can enjoy the gym on us. In the US, access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance for your entire family!
• We believe in equality. Rokt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we know our collective strength comes from how different we all are. We encourage you to apply for one of our open roles—irrespective of socio-economic status or background, age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, color, pregnancy, carer/family responsibilities, national and social origin, political opinion, marital, veteran, or disability status.

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Compensation: $235,000 - $260,000 base salary + equity (RSUs) + (great) benefits