Head of Total Rewards

Lime; United States; Remote; USD 240,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health & Wellness plans

401(k) plan with company contribution

Unlimited vacation

Complimentary use of Lime vehicles

Dedicated learning and development days

Job summary

A leading mobility company is seeking a Head of Total Rewards to lead the strategy and development of global compensation and benefit programs. This remote role requires 10+ years of experience in Total Rewards, collaboration with executive leadership, and strong team leadership skills. The ideal candidate will design competitive reward systems, manage annual benefits cycles, and optimize compensation programs to ensure alignment with company values. A Bachelor's Degree is required, with a preference for advanced qualifications. The position includes a salary range of $240,000 – $330,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Total Rewards experience with comprehensive responsibilities.
• Experience with executive leadership teams and compensation committees is required.
• Ability to summarize complex matters in a clear, concise style.
• Strong familiarity with market analyses and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that supports organizational objectives.
• Design communication programs for compensation and benefit programs.
• Lead annual benefits renewal and global enrollment cycles.
• Build dashboards to monitor pay parity and progression metrics.

Skills

Total Rewards experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree or certification in compensation and benefits

Tools

HRIS

Radford data

Job description

Head of Total Rewards

We are seeking a Head of Total Rewards to join our People team. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will be responsible for leading strategy, design, and development of our global compensation and benefit programs; ensuring we continue to attract, motivate and retain top talent through competitive compensation and benefit programs. This highly visible role will be a key member of the People Leadership team and the broader organization.

This is a remote position with a preference for candidates residing in the United States to maintain effective collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create a thoughtful and robust Total Rewards strategy, working cross‑functionally with global leaders, key partners, and the Total Rewards team; driving Lime’s business objectives that support, reward, and recognize talent globally.
• Work cross‑functionally to develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy for compensation and benefit programs; identifying opportunities to better enable the company to improve employee engagement.
• Design and deliver consistent, compelling training and communication program around Lime’s total rewards philosophy that are easily translatable across all levels of stakeholders from the C‑Suite to entry level.
• Drive successful design, implementation, and communication of reward programs, such as salary/promotion reviews, equity and bonus programs, and executive compensation reviews that drive performance and ensure pay equity across all demographics.
• Build, lead and develop a successful team to support our business as we scale; championing and role‑modeling our values while developing high‑performing team members.
• Prepare and present forecasts, analyses, materials, and recommendations on compensation programs to senior leadership.
• Lead the annual benefits renewal and open global enrollment cycles including market analysis, plan design, cost modeling, stakeholder management, communication and system configuration.
• Continuously optimize compensation and benefit programs that are aligned to Lime’s values, and provide flexibility and local customization to account for cultural, market, and geographical differences.
• Benchmark activities across all areas of rewards to elevate our understanding of our compensation competitiveness globally, and evolve it over time to meet the changing landscape of Total Rewards.
• Forecast and propose a long‑term compensation and equity roadmap that is competitive in the marketplace while keeping in mind our equity pool.
• Build out dashboards to provide visibility on pay parity and progression metrics to support our efforts for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Total Rewards experience with comprehensive responsibilities, including 4+ years in the development and oversight of compensation and benefits programs within private and public companies.
• Relevant experience working with executive leadership teams and compensation committees.
• Strong team leader that possesses deep market expertise and robust experience building and running high‑impact total rewards solutions that motivate and retain employees, prioritize business objectives, and drive strategic plans forward.
• Demonstrated experience working across matrixed organizations that require high levels of influence, relationship‑building and agility to secure the necessary support for Total Rewards initiatives.
• Successful track record of building and leading teams and have experience partnering with cross‑functional business leaders, C‑Suite executives and members of the Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated track record of attracting top talent, people development and leading a successful Total Rewards team.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize complex matters in a clear, concise style.
• Highly skilled in change management with the ability to influence stakeholders with competing priorities and differences of opinion towards a common goal and solution, enabling decision‑making.
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to perform detailed calculations, modeling and analysis using data in building total rewards plans reconciled with budgets and forecasts.
• Familiarity with HRIS, salary surveys, Radford data for benchmarking, external vendors, and other global compensation and benefit providers and tools.
• Demonstrated success working in fast‑paced, high‑growth global company(s) of multiple stages and sizes.
• Roll‑up your sleeves mentality; this is a leadership position but, at times, you will be involved in individual contributor work.
• Bachelor’s Degree required with a strong preference for an advanced degree or certification in the field of compensation and benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company‑paid life and disability insurance and company‑funded mental health benefits.
• Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre‑tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.
• Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents, plus fertility and family‑forming benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.
• Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

Compensation Range: $240,000 – $330,000 per year. The salary range listed reflects the compensation Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role; final base salary will be determined by factors such as location and relevant skills and experience. Total compensation may also include discretionary annual performance bonuses and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

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