Total Rewards Lead

Agility Robotics; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match

Company stock options

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision insurance and short/long-term.

Flexible PTO and holidays

Job summary

Agility Robotics, a fully remote company with optional hybrids from Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA, seeks a Total Rewards Lead to design and execute compensation, benefits, equity, and perks strategies.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal and executive leadership to attract, retain, and motivate employees through data-driven rewards offerings and scalable programs aligned with business goals. 10+ years in tech startups is required, with strong equity and analytics expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading total rewards strategy, esp. compensation, benefits, equity, and perks in tech startups.
• Ability to design competitive and scalable rewards programs based on data.
• Strong analytics to translate market data into actionable decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees compensation structures and pay equity initiatives.
• Leads benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, and wellness.
• Manages equity and stock-based compensation programs, grants, and refresh cycles.
• Drives perks and recognition programs to improve employee experience.

Skills

Total rewards strategy

Equity/stock-based compensation

Market trend analysis

Cross-functional partnership

HR analytics tools

Tools

Workday

Fidelity

Job description

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About The Role

• Reporting to the Senior Director, People, our Total Rewards Lead will oversee the strategy, design, and execution of Agility’s employee rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, equity, and workplace perks. This role ensures that our rewards programs are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business goals, talent strategy, and company culture. They partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to attract, retain, and motivate employees through comprehensive and data-driven rewards offerings.

About The Work

• Designs and manages compensation structures, salary benchmarking, incentive plans, and pay equity initiatives
• Uses market data and analytics to inform compensation and benefits strategy
• Proactively evaluates market trends and employee feedback to recommend and implement changes to compensation, benefits, equity, and perks programs, ensuring the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent
• Oversees employee benefits programs such as healthcare, retirement, wellness, leave policies, and vendor relationships
• Leads equity and stock-based compensation programs and administration, including grants, refresh cycles, and employee education
• Works alongside the Sr. Organizational Effectiveness Manager to design perks and recognition programs that enhance employee experience and engagement
• Supports HRBPs with performance and compensation review cycles, promotion planning, and workforce planning initiatives
• Ensures compliance with employment laws, tax regulations, and governance requirements
• Drives communication and change management related to total rewards programs

About You

• 10+ years of experience leading total rewards strategy within technology startups, with deep expertise across compensation, benefits, equity, and employee perks; experience supporting both public and private companies is strongly preferred
• Experience managing equity and stock-based compensation programs
• Proven experience proactively assessing market trends and recommending innovative changes to stay ahead of the competitive landscape
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations
• Excellent cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for leveraging and improving HR technology platforms, including HRIS, compensation planning, and people analytics tools; experience working with AI-powered tools such as Claude is a plus
• Experience with Workday and Fidelity a plus
• Brings an infectious positive attitude, collaborative energy, and strong sense of humor
• Authorization to work in the USA

Location

• This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$145,000 - $227,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

• 401(k) Plan:Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity:Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage:100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date:Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support:Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
  • Exempt Employees:Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
  • Non-Exempt Employees:10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks:Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave:Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment:A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities:Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance:Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.