Director, Total Rewards

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Ladders seeks a Director of Total Rewards to shape a forward-looking rewards strategy across compensation, benefits, and job architecture in a fast-growing technology environment. You will partner with senior leaders to ensure equitable, transparent pay practices as the business scales remotely and geographically.

This role emphasizes data-driven design, AI-enabled modeling, and scalable programs that attract and retain top talent while aligning rewards with workforce needs and company

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Total Rewards or equivalent.
• Experience aligning rewards to talent strategy and retention.
• Experience in high-growth tech environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate workforce changes due to AI and adjust compensation accordingly.
• Develop skills-based rewards and job architecture.
• Collaborate with leaders on compensation strategies for automation and role redesign.
• Design a compensation approach that scales with geographic expansion.
• Ensure pay transparency and equitable practices across the organization.
• Modernize benefits to align with company culture and employee needs.
• Create data models to enhance the predictive nature of Total Rewards.

Skills

Total Rewards strategy

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AI-powered compensation modeling

Market data analytics tools

HRIS/Compensation systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Total Rewards to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will shape a forward-looking total rewards strategy that supports growth, retention, and organizational scalability in a fast-moving technology environment. The director will partner closely with senior leaders to modernize compensation, benefits, and job architecture as the business expands geographically and operationally. A key focus will be building rewards programs that are equitable, transparent, and aligned with evolving workforce needs, including the impact of AI on role design and workforce planning. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic, data-driven perspective to help strengthen the company’s talent strategy through thoughtful rewards design.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $225,000 – $275,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Anticipate changes in the workforce due to AI and adjust compensation accordingly
• Develop skills-based rewards and job architecture
• Collaborate with leaders on compensation strategies for automation and role redesign
• Design a compensation approach that scales with geographic expansion
• Ensure pay transparency and equitable practices across the organization
• Modernize benefits to align with company culture and employee needs
• Create data models to enhance the predictive nature of Total Rewards

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Total Rewards experience in high-growth companies
• Strategic, business-first mindset linking rewards to talent retention
• Forward-looking understanding of the impact of AI on workforce dynamics
• Proficiency in AI tools for comp modeling and market analysis
• In-depth knowledge of compensation structures and performance philosophy
• Expertise in equity management across growth stages
• Strong analytical skills with modern comp/HR systems

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with equity options for all employees
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work model supporting both office and remote environments
• Supportive work environments tailored to specific role needs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.