Total Rewards Lead
$100k - $500k • San Francisco • FullTime
Posted 3mo ago
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Employment Type
FullTime
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Decagon is seeking its first Total Rewards leader to establish and manage the company's compensation and benefits strategy. This high-impact role involves designing the entire compensation and benefits architecture from scratch, structuring equity programs, and acting as the central authority on total rewards. You will collaborate closely with founders, People leadership, and Finance to ensure programs are competitive, equitable, and scalable for a rapidly growing tech company. The goal is to redefine how Decagon attracts, rewards, and retains top talent.
Responsibilities
- Design and own the total compensation philosophy, including salary bands, equity guidelines, bonus structures, and benefits programs.
- Build and maintain a job architecture and leveling framework for consistency and clarity.
- Lead annual and mid-year compensation review cycles in partnership with Finance and People Business Partners.
- Administer all equity programs, including grants, refresh cycles, employee education, and vesting communications.
- Manage benefits programs end-to-end, including open enrollment, broker relationships, and plan design.
- Serve as the internal expert on compensation and benefits compliance.
- Partner with Recruiting to create competitive offers and attract top talent.
- Develop clear communications to help employees understand their total compensation package.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards at a high-growth tech or SaaS company.
- Experience building or significantly rebuilding compensation structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks, preferably in a pre-IPO environment.
- Deep expertise in equity compensation (option plans, RSUs, refresh cycles) and supporting employee education.
- Experience designing and administering competitive benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) and managing vendor relationships.
- Data-driven approach using market data to inform decisions and build comp models.
- Experience partnering with Finance on headcount planning, comp accruals, and total compensation cost modeling.
- Strong communication skills to explain complex compensation concepts to various stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and move quickly with rigor.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Retirement Plan (401K)
- Parental Leave
- Fertility and family building benefits
- Monthly stipend for wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
- Daily lunches and snacks in the office
- Take what you need vacation policy