Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead

8Fleet; Los Angeles (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

Company holidays

Equity opportunities

401(k) benefits

Job summary

8Fleet, based in Culver City, CA, is seeking a Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive compensation, benefits, and talent management strategies. The ideal candidate will create a balanced rewards system that drives engagement and retention while supporting the company's growth objectives.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of $150K-$160K plus equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards and Talent Programs in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience designing compensation structures and incentive programs for high-volume hourly employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, design, and administration of compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Lead performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning processes.
• Create an integrated employee experience aligning rewards, performance, and career growth.

Skills

Compensation benchmarking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, 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 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

• 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‑paced 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

• 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.