Head of Total Rewards

IREN; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Head of Total Rewards to define and lead global compensation, equity, benefits and mobility strategy. You will build and scale a high-performing rewards team, partner with Finance, Legal and executive leadership, and ensure governance, competitiveness and regulatory compliance across regions.

This senior role reports to the VP, People, Culture & Community and will own the total rewards function end-to-end, guiding strategy and standards in a fast-growing AI infrastructure

Qualifications

• 15+ years in compensation, equity and benefits, including leadership of total rewards at scale.
• Experience advising executive leadership and management committees.
• Global compensation, benefits and mobility expertise across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication, budgeting and data-driven decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global total rewards strategy including compensation, benefits, equity and mobility.
• Advise executive leadership and the Compensation Committee on strategy and governance.
• Design and govern global pay programs, incentive plans and equity administration.
• Oversee global mobility, immigration and benefits programs for a distributed workforce.
• Own budget, cost modeling, forecasting and workforce investment analysis.

Skills

Executive leadership

Compensation design

Analytical acumen

Multi-jurisdiction knowledge

Strategic advisory

HRIS analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Advanced certification (CCP/CECP) preferred

Tools

HiBob

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: San Francisco, CA | Department: People & Culture| Reporting to: VP, People, Culture & Community | Work Location Type: #hybrid

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

As we scale rapidly globally, the Head of Total Rewards will define and lead IREN's global compensation, equity, benefits and mobility strategy. This is a senior leadership role owning the total rewards function end-to-end and building it for scale in a competitive AI-infrastructure market. The role leads and develops a specialist team, setting the vision, priorities and standards for the function.
Reporting to the VP, People & Culture, the Head of Total Rewards serves as IREN's most senior subject-matter authority on rewards. The role acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Compensation Committee, partners closely with Finance, Legal and the broader People & Culture leadership team, and is accountable for the governance, competitiveness, compliance and financial stewardship of all rewards programs globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IREN's global total rewards strategy, ensuring compensation, benefits, equity and mobility programs support business growth, talent attraction and retention across all regions.
• Serve as the senior rewards advisor to the VP, People & Culture, executive leadership team and Compensation Committee on compensation strategy, executive rewards, governance and market trends.
• Lead the design and governance of global compensation programs, including job architecture, salary structures, incentive plans, annual compensation reviews and pay transparency initiatives.
• Oversee IREN's equity compensation programs, including executive and broad-based equity plans, grant governance, communications and administration.
• Develop and evolve globally competitive benefits, retirement and wellbeing programs that meet the needs of a diverse and geographically distributed workforce.
• Establish and oversee IREN's global mobility and immigration framework, enabling the efficient movement of talent across jurisdictions while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal and business leaders to support workforce planning, international expansion and the entry into new markets.
• Lead rewards due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions, ensuring successful harmonization of compensation, benefits and mobility programs.
• Own the total rewards budget and financial planning processes, including compensation cost modelling, forecasting and workforce investment analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation, benefits, tax, employment, securities and immigration regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Leverage data, analytics and technology to provide executive insights, inform decision-making and continuously improve rewards effectiveness.
• Build and lead a high-performing global Total Rewards team, fostering capability, innovation and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive compensation, equity and benefits experience, including significant experience leading the total rewards function at a high-growth or publicly listed company.
• Proven people-leadership experience, including managing and developing senior individual contributors and other people leaders (eg. Director- and Manager-level rewards professionals).
• Deep expertise across the full rewards spectrum - compensation design, job architecture, incentive plan design, equity/long-term incentive administration, benefits and global mobility.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership and Compensation Committees, including executive compensation and board-level reporting.
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions; strong working knowledge of multi-jurisdiction compensation, benefits and pay-equity requirements.
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen, including compensation cost modeling and budget ownership; advanced proficiency with HRIS and analytics tools (HiBob experience an asset).
• Executive presence and outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence at the most senior levels and make complex rewards concepts clear to any audience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related field; advanced degree and/or relevant certification (eg. CCP, CECP) preferred.
• Experience in a fast-scaling technology, data center, or AI/HPC environment is highly desirable.

Job Benefits

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader Total Rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation

• Salary range (for San Francisco, California location): USD $300,000 - 350,000/annum, depending on experience
• Short-term and Long-term Incentive Programs

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with theHigh-DeductibleHealth Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities
  We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

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