Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead

8Fleet, Inc.; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and sick time

401(k) benefits

Equity opportunities

Job summary

8Fleet, Inc. is seeking a Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead to design and implement strategies that enhance employee value and engagement. Located in Culver City, CA, the role is hybrid and focuses on orchestrating compensation and talent management across the company.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Total Rewards within fast-paced environments, alongside a solid educational background in HR or similar fields. Competitive compensation and equity opportunities are included in the benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards and Talent Programs in a fast pace startup environment.
• Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking and workforce planning.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders on talent and organizational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, design, and administration of compensation, benefits, salary structures, and incentive programs.
• Lead performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and promotion processes.
• Drive programs that strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead

Location: Culver City, CA - Hybrid

Reporting to: Head of People

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $150K-$160k + Equity

About 8Fleet: 8Fleet is hiring! 8Fleet is a rapidly growing LA-based technology and logistics startup building the operational infrastructure for both non-autonomous and future autonomous rideshare fleets. With our anticipated growth, we’re searching for a passionate Total Rewards & Talent Programs Leader to join and grow with our team.

Position Overview

The Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling the company’s total rewards and talent management strategies across both field and corporate populations. This role owns the end-to-end employee value proposition, ensuring compensation, benefits, career growth, performance, and talent development programs are aligned to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

The ideal candidate will create a balanced rewards philosophy that combines competitive compensation and bonus programs with long-term growth opportunities while driving employee engagement, performance, and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards

• Own the strategy, design, and administration of compensation, benefits, salary structures, and incentive programs.
• Lead market benchmarking, annual compensation planning, and pay governance.
• Ensure rewards programs support attraction, retention, and performance goals.

Talent & Performance

• Lead performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and promotion processes.
• Design scalable career frameworks and development programs for field and corporate employees.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and talent development strategies.

Employee Growth & Experience

• Create an integrated employee experience that aligns rewards, performance, and career growth.
• Drive programs that strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational performance.

Analytics & Leadership

• Measure program effectiveness through workforce and compensation analytics.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership on talent and rewards investments.
• Partner cross-functionally to build scalable programs that support company growth.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards and Talent Programs in a fast pace startup environment.
• Experience designing and building compensation structures, incentive programs, and career frameworks for high volume hourly employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking and workforce planning.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders on talent and organizational strategies.
• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting both hourly field operations and corporate employee populations.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, technology, marketplace, or high-growth environments.
• CCP, GRP, or related compensation certifications.
• Experience with building compensation planning and talent management systems

Benefits

8Fleet offers a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and sick time
• Company holidays
• Equity opportunities
• 401(k) benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

8Fleet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.