Head of Total Rewards

100 Shift4 Payments, LLC; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Shift4 Payments is seeking a hands‑on leader to shape and oversee its global compensation and benefits function. You will drive global pay structures, job architecture, executive compensation, and equity programs, while guiding M&A integration to ensure seamless alignment with Shift4’s frameworks.

You will lead a global team, partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance and Legal, and leverage Workday and related tools to deliver data‑driven insights, competitive programs, and compliant

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total rewards experience including benefits, global compensation, and executive pay.
• Proven experience managing and leading global teams.
• Strong background in M&A compensation and benefits, including due diligence and post‑merger integration.
• Experience with Workday and data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing global compensation team.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal and senior leaders on compensation and benefits strategies.
• Set global benefits strategy and oversee local execution.
• Develop and implement a global job architecture and leveling framework.
• Establish and manage global salary bands, base pay and variable structures.
• Conduct market benchmarking to align with company goals.
• Lead due diligence and integration for acquired companies.

Skills

Global compensation

Benefits design

Job architecture

Executive compensation

Equity programs

FP&A

Workday

Leadership

Stakeholder management

M&A experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on leader to build and oversee Shift4’s global compensation and benefits function. This person will be responsible for global benefits, job architecture, global pay structures, executive compensation, and equity programs, while also playing a critical role in M&A integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing global compensation team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal and senior leaders to provide compensation and benefits strategies that support growth and talent retention.
• Operate both strategically and hands‑on, balancing high‑level planning with day‑to‑day execution.
• Set global benefits strategy and work with local teams to execute locally.
• Develop and implement a global job architecture and leveling framework.
• Establish and manage global salary bands, base pay and variable compensation structures.
• Conduct market benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure compensation remains attractive and aligned with company goals.
• Utilize Workday and other compensation tools for data‑driven decision‑making and reporting.
• Partner with outside consultants and CHRO in administering executive compensation programs.
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance on equity administration, compliance and reporting.
• Lead compensation and benefits due diligence and integration efforts for acquired companies, ensuring seamless alignment with Shift4’s compensation structures.
• Develop transition strategies to integrate new employees into global pay frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of total rewards experience, with expertise in benefits, global compensation, job architecture and executive pay.
• Proven experience managing and leading global teams.
• Strong background in M&A compensation and benefits, including due diligence and post‑merger integration.
• Prior experience in finance, compensation analysis or FP&A preferred.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Excellent analytics and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence across all levels.

Why Join Shift4

Opportunity to lead and shape a global compensation strategy at a high‑growth, public fintech company. Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision‑making. Equity participation and competitive compensation package. Dynamic, fast‑paced environment with a focus on impact and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.