Senior Director, Total Rewards

Smartsheet; Bellevue (WA); A distancia; USD 225.000 - 265.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Counseling membership

Local retail discounts

Smartsheet account

Monthly stipend

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

12 paid holidays

Parental leave (up to 24 weeks)

Volunteer day

Udemy courses

Descripción de la vacante

Smartsheet, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Senior Director, Total Rewards to shape how we pay, recognize, and retain talent. You will design global compensation, equity, and benefits programs and manage a high-performing team under PE ownership, focused on sustainable competitiveness.

You will partner with Finance, HR, and leadership to translate business needs into data-driven rewards strategies and drive organizational change across locations.

Formación

• 10+ years’ experience in Total Rewards, Compensation and Benefits, including executive compensation.
• Experience in a private-equity-owned or VC-backed environment preferred.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing, global teams.
• Experience creating and managing impactful total rewards programs in fast-paced environments.
• Experience leading programs through organizational change.
• Deep analytical skills translating data into insights.
• Experience with global teams and locations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k Match up to 6% of contributions

Responsabilidades

• Set and drive Smartsheet’s Total Rewards strategy aligned to business goals.
• Design, implement, and communicate compensation, equity, and benefits globally.
• Own compensation matters including equity programs and executive compensation.
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and establish metrics.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting for financial sustainability.
• Lead the selection of benefits vendors and consultants, including contract negotiations.
• Build and develop a global Total Rewards team.
• Rebuild and scale internal processes and systems for programs and strategies.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and executives to tell our rewards story.

Conocimientos

Total Rewards

Compensation

Executive comp

Benefits programs

Global teams

Data analytics

Private equity

Leadership

Budgeting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

Descripción del empleo

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

Smartsheet is looking for a Senior Director, Total Rewards to shape how we pay, recognize, and retain our people. We’re building a culture where people love to work, and rewards are central to that. Reporting to the SVP, People & Culture, you’ll design rewards strategies that are both compelling and sustainable, with direct visibility to the executive team, board, and private equity sponsors. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance competitive, market-informed programs with financial rigor, explain the “why” behind tough tradeoffs, and build trust across the organization.

This role is based in our Bellevue, WA, HQ and will report to the SVP of People & Culture.

You Will:

• Set and drive Smartsheet’s Total Rewards philosophy and strategy, aligned to business goals and within our private equity ownership structure.
• Lead the design, implementation, and communication of compensation, equity, and benefits programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent globally.
• Own compensation matters including equity programs, peer group selection, and executive compensation.
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and competitiveness; establish key metrics on usage, engagement, and cost.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting to ensure programs are financially sustainable and well aligned.
• Lead the selection of benefits vendors and consultants, including contract and fee negotiations.
• Build and develop a global, technically strong, business-minded Total Rewards team.
• Rebuild and scale internal processes and systems to support programs and strategies, ensuring operational effectiveness across all elements of the team.
• Operate in a highly collaborative manner, working closely with People & Culture teammates, business leaders, and the executive team to build trust and communicate our rewards story as a part of our broader employer brand efforts.

You Have:

• 10+ years’ experience in Total Rewards, Compensation and Benefits including executive compensation, and equity program design.
• Experience in a private-equity-owned or VC-backed environment preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing, global teams.
• Proven experience creating and managing impactful total rewards programs in a fast-paced environment; skilled at interpreting business needs and making decisions based on emerging priorities.
• Experience leading programs through significant organizational change, as a part of our overall business transformation.
• Deep analytical skills with the ability to translate data and trends into key insights and recommendations.
• Experience working with global teams and locations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range

$225,000 - $265,000 USD

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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