Director, Total Rewards Talent Operations Remote United States

Seismic; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic is seeking a Director of Total Rewards in San Diego. The role involves leading strategies for compensation, equity, and benefits to support a growing organization. You'll manage a small team and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure compliance and competitiveness in compensation programs.

Qualified candidates should have 7–10+ years of relevant experience, ideally in high-growth SaaS environments, with strong skills in incentive design and benefits management. Seismic promotes an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Experience in high‑growth SaaS/tech environments is a strong preference.
• Deep expertise in incentive design, benefits program management, and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of compensation, equity, and benefits programs.
• Manage a team of 3 direct reports for coaching and performance management.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitiveness.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Benefits program management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Job description

Hybrid ~ 3 days in office: Boston, Seattle, or San Diego.

Director of Total Rewards

Lead the strategy, design, and execution of compensation, equity, and benefits programs to support a high‑growth, scaling organization. Manage a small team and partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition. Responsible for salary structures, annual compensation cycles, incentive plans, benefits strategy, equity programs, governance, compliance, and pay equity initiatives.

Responsibilities

People Management

• Manage a team of 3 direct reports; provide day‑to‑day coaching, performance management, goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• Partner with HRBPs, Finance, Legal, and TA to align compensation decisions and program execution.
• Lead through change, including organizational growth, M&A integration, new geographic expansion, or program redesigns.
• Design and manage salary structures, job architecture, and pay ranges aligned with market benchmarks.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles (merit, promotions, bonus programs).
• Develop and manage variable compensation plans (sales incentives, commissions, bonus frameworks).
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitiveness.
• Drive pay‑equity analysis and remediation strategies.

Equity & Long‑Term Incentives

• Manage equity programs, including grant cycles and governance.
• Partner with Finance and Legal on equity strategy and compliance for scaling/pre‑IPO SaaS organizations.

Benefits & Wellness Programs

• Oversee benefits strategy and administration (health, retirement, leave, wellness programs).
• Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and cost optimization.
• Ensure programs are competitive, scalable, and cost‑effective.

Governance, Compliance & Analytics

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and global compensation and benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, pay transparency laws).
• Build and track total rewards metrics (cost, utilization, pay equity, ROI).
• Develop and maintain policies, documentation, and compensation guidelines.

Executive Partnership & Enablement

• Serve as the SME for all compensation and benefits decisions.
• Partner with leadership on offer strategy, leveling, and pay decisions.
• Support career frameworks and progression models tied to compensation philosophy.

Qualifications

Required

• 7–10+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Experience in high‑growth SaaS / tech environments (strong preference).
• Deep expertise in incentive design (especially sales comp), benefits program management, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and financial trade‑offs.
• Experience managing annual compensation cycles and pay‑equity analysis.

Preferred

• Experience with equity programs (RSUs, stock options).
• Experience supporting global teams / multi‑geo comp structures (US + India/EMEA).

Seismic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law.