Director, Total Rewards
CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider focused on GPU accelerated use cases including VFX, AI/ML, Batch Processing and Real Time Experiences. We support countless AI/ML services in the text to image, NLP and broader AI/ML space, reducing client’s infrastructure management requirements with our Kubernetes based serverless GPU cloud offerings.
Job Description
The Director of Total Rewards is a new, high-impact role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that align with the company’s growth strategy and culture. This role will focus on developing a comprehensive rewards strategy that is both scalable and competitive within the tech industry, ensuring our compensation and benefits offerings are equitable, market-competitive, and aligned with the business's performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and drive the overall Total Rewards strategy, including base salary, short- and long-term incentives, equity programs, and benefits plans that support the company's rapid growth and talent goals.
- Lead the design and execution of compensation frameworks, including salary bands, bonus structures, and equity programs. Ensure market competitiveness and alignment with internal equity.
- Oversee the selection, administration, and communication of benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other perks. Ensure offerings meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
- Develop and implement employee recognition programs that celebrate key achievements and align with company values.
- Stay informed of industry trends by conducting regular market analyses to ensure our total rewards offerings are competitive and support talent retention.
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and People teams to ensure reward programs align with the company’s financial strategy and legal standards.
- Build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team, offering mentorship and development opportunities for team members.
- Clearly communicate the company’s total rewards philosophy, programs, and changes to ensure understanding and buy-in across all organizational levels.
- Implement scalable total rewards systems and processes to grow with the organization as we rapidly expand.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, and recognition, focusing on high-growth or tech companies.
- Prior experience building and managing a Total Rewards team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to think big-picture while managing operational details; comfortable with developing and scaling programs.
- Deep understanding of the tech industry's compensation, benefits, and equity strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and strategy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to identifying challenges and implementing strategic and scalable solutions.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), or similar designations are a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The Director of Total Rewards is a new, high-impact role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that align with the company’s growth strategy and culture. This role will focus on developing a comprehensive rewards strategy that is both scalable and competitive within the tech industry, ensuring our compensation and benefits offerings are equitable, market-competitive, and aligned with the business's performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and drive the overall Total Rewards strategy, including base salary, short- and long-term incentives, equity programs, and benefits plans that support the company's rapid growth and talent goals.
- Lead the design and execution of compensation frameworks, including salary bands, bonus structures, and equity programs. Ensure market competitiveness and alignment with internal equity.
- Oversee the selection, administration, and communication of benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other perks. Ensure offerings meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
- Develop and implement employee recognition programs that celebrate key achievements and align with company values.
- Stay informed of industry trends by conducting regular market analyses to ensure our total rewards offerings are competitive and support talent retention.
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and People teams to ensure reward programs align with the company’s financial strategy and legal standards.
- Build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team, offering mentorship and development opportunities for team members.
- Clearly communicate the company’s total rewards philosophy, programs, and changes to ensure understanding and buy-in across all organizational levels.
- Implement scalable total rewards systems and processes to grow with the organization as we rapidly expand.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, and recognition, focusing on high-growth or tech companies.
- Prior experience building and managing a Total Rewards team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to think big-picture while managing operational details; comfortable with developing and scaling programs.
- Deep understanding of the tech industry's compensation, benefits, and equity strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and strategy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to identifying challenges and implementing strategic and scalable solutions.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), or similar designations are a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
