Commerce · 1 day ago
Director, Total Rewards
Commerce is empowering businesses to innovate and thrive with its AI-driven commerce ecosystem. The Director, Total Rewards will lead the strategy and execution of global compensation and benefits programs to enhance employee experience and support talent attraction and retention.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a global Total Rewards strategy aligned with business goals, talent needs, and market competitiveness
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compensation and benefits professionals, ensuring operational excellence and strong partnership across the organization
Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of competitive, compliant compensation and benefits programs
Manage all compensation elements—including job architecture, salary structures, bonus plans, long-term incentives, and recognition programs
Lead executive compensation programs and support the Board Compensation Committee and compensation governance, including coordination with external consultants
Own global benefits strategy, plan design, vendor management, and cost optimization
Drive pay equity reviews, internal equity assessments, and compliance with emerging pay transparency requirements
Build and manage the annual Total Rewards roadmap, including program updates, cyclical processes, and policy enhancements
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, job architecture, incentive design, and benefits optimization
Lead rewards analytics, including benchmarking, survey participation, workforce cost modeling, and insights reporting
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for all rewards programs
Oversee Total Rewards technology solutions (e.g., Workday Advanced Compensation, market pricing tools), ensuring accurate configuration, automation, and continuous improvement
Identify, champion, and implement AI-driven tools and innovations that streamline Total Rewards processes, enhance analytics, and elevate the employee experience, fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement
Develop and execute communication strategies that promote transparency and employee understanding of compensation and benefits programs
Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with local and international labor laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards
Stay current on global rewards trends, regulatory changes, and best practices; proactively recommend improvements and innovation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and global rewards, ideally in a high-growth or publicly traded technology company, 4+ years managing people
Strong expertise in broad-based compensation, executive compensation, equity programs, and global market pricing
Proven ability to build and scale Total Rewards infrastructure, including processes, systems, job architecture, and governance practices
Embody a bold, builder's mindset—agile, curious, resilient, and fueled by grit—embracing change as an opportunity to innovate, grow, and create People-first solutions that elevate the Commerce experience
Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills; strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building capabilities; ability to influence executives and partner cross-functionally
High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Preferred
CCP, CBP, CEBS preferred
Company
Commerce
Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive through an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70.5MKey Investors
GE Capital
2000-04-19Series C· $63M
2000-02-01Private Equity· $7.5M
Recent News
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