Senior Director, Global Total Rewards – 14-Month Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the strategic planning and execution of compensation, equity, benefits, and associated programs within a global technology organization.

• Lead a team of approximately eight professionals.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

• Develop a global Total Rewards strategy aimed at attracting, rewarding, and retaining top talent.

• Mentor, coach, and nurture a diverse global team.

• Enhance governance, control mechanisms, documentation, data integrity, and operational practices.

• Define the Total Rewards technology and data framework, incorporating Pave and ensuring the responsible use of AI, automation, analytics, and self-service options.

• Collaborate with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, and external consultants on executive compensation, market analysis, incentive design, and materials for the Compensation Committee.

• Oversee the equity strategy, global compensation initiatives, job architecture, career progression levels, geographic differentials, pay structures, and pay equity efforts.

• Establish the strategic vision for global benefits, retirement plans, leave policies, accommodations, and wellbeing programs.

• Assist with international growth, acquisitions, audits, regulatory compliance, and operational enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant senior-level experience in leading global Total Rewards programs, encompassing compensation, equity, benefits, retirement, and executive compensation.

• Proven track record in shaping Total Rewards strategy and operations during substantial organizational growth, changing governance needs, or preparations for an IPO and public company operations.

• Extensive experience providing guidance to executives, Compensation Committees, and Boards.

• In-depth understanding of equity strategy and governance, including equity ranges, grant and refresh programs, share-pool planning, dilution forecasting, and compensation governance.

• Proven experience in developing or refining job architecture, career levels, pay bands, geographic frameworks, and pay equity practices across diverse markets.

• Experience leading or sponsoring large-scale HRIS, payroll, compensation technology, or enterprise program rollouts, which include data migration, integrations, testing, controls, and user adoption.

• Familiarity with using AI, automation, analytics, or scenario modeling to enhance Total Rewards insights, scalability, controls, and employee experience.

• Candidates must already have legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada; 1Password does not provide work authorization, relocation assistance, or visa sponsorship/transfers.

• Successful candidates must pass a background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Immediate enrollment in 1Password's benefits program, which includes health and dental insurance.

• 401(k) plan for roles based in the USA.

• RRSP for positions based in Canada.

• Ample paid time off, accruing 2.08 days each month.

• Equity grant opportunities.

• Eligibility for incentive programs where applicable.

• Quarterly company-wide wellness days.

• Employee-led inclusion and belonging initiatives, including ERGs.

• Remote-first working environment.

• Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly.

• Opportunities for travel and in-person engagement, including offsite events, team meetings, and customer/industry gatherings.

• Accommodations available upon request during the recruitment process.