Senior Director, Total Rewards & Equity Strategy

Apptronik; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation, equity, and benefits strategy in a high-growth tech environment. You will own job architecture, salary structures, and market positioning, partnering with Finance, Legal, and People Partners.

This role reports to the VP, People Operations and offers end-to-end ownership from day one. You will design and manage merit cycles, equity refreshes, and executive compensation structures while aligning with regulatory

Qualifications

• 12+ years in compensation, total rewards, or a related people operations role
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• CCP, CEBS, or PHR/SPHR certification is a plus
• Experience in a venture-backed or high-growth company strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own job architecture, leveling frameworks, and salary structures across engineering, business, and operations functions
• Lead compensation cycles (merit, equity refresh, promotions), including modeling, calibration, and manager communications
• Conduct regular market benchmarking using Radford or comparable surveys; maintain salary bands and refresh annually
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer strategy, competitive positioning, and real-time compensation intelligence
• Partner with Legal and Finance on equity mechanics, liquidity events, and board materials; build education resources for ownership understanding
• Own the full benefits lifecycle — broker relationships, renewal, plan design, cost modeling, and employee communication
• Evaluate and evolve the benefits portfolio to remain competitive in tech and robotics talent market
• Oversee leave of absence administration and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
• Ensure programs comply with FLSA, ACA, ERISA, and applicable state laws; maintain plan documents and governance
• Build dashboards and conduct pay equity analyses to inform leadership

Skills

Total Rewards

Analytical mindset

Builder's instinct

Clear communication

CHIPC values

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

PHR/SPHR/CCP/CEBS certification a plus

Experience in venture-backed or high-growth company

Job description

Apptronik is seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards to lead compensation, equity, and benefits strategy in a high-growth tech environment. You will own job architecture, salary structures, and market positioning, partnering with Finance, Legal, and People Partners.

This role reports to the VP, People Operations and offers end-to-end ownership from day one. You will design and manage merit cycles, equity refreshes, and executive compensation structures while aligning with regulatory