Babylist · 4 hours ago
Senior Director, Talent & Rewards Strategy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$231K/yr - $277K/yrBabylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. The Senior Director, Talent & Rewards Strategy will lead the Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards teams, aligning recruiting, compensation, and benefits into a cohesive strategy to attract and retain top talent as the company grows.
BabyE-CommerceHealth CareInternetMarketplaceParentingToys
Hiring Manager
Samantha Sheridan
Responsibilities
Lead and Align Talent Acquisition & Total Rewards
Close the gap between recruiting and compensation by ensuring recruiters can confidently and accurately represent our compensation and benefits offerings
Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and People leadership to align headcount planning, compensation strategy, and business goals
Design compensation and benefit programs that attract and retain top performers
Be the connector connecting how we should craft Total Rewards to attract and retain the talent we want
Own headcount and capacity planning in partnership with business leaders and Finance
Set performance expectations and provide strategic direction to ensure the TA team delivers against hiring plans, timelines, and quality standards
Ensure appropriate team structure, capabilities, and resources are in place to meet current and future recruiting demands
Build and continuously evolve a long-term recruiting strategy that scales with the business
Refine and streamline the recruiting process to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality
Push interview practices beyond “have they done this before” to focus on core competencies, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and learning mindset
Build interview training programs so hiring teams consistently assess the right signals
Develop pattern recognition across hiring outcomes to understand what works and where to adjust
Define TA metrics and reporting standards that provide organizational visibility into hiring progress, pipeline health, and delivery against plan
Ensure the organization always has a clear view of how many roles have been filled, where each role is in process, and what is happening with open positions
Assess talent quickly and accurately, identifying and filling gaps as the organization evolves
Have a strong pov on staffing agency partnerships for our different populations and leave coverages
Own corporate and executive compensation, including salary, equity, and incentive programs
Bring strong external compensation insight to ensure ranges are competitive while maintaining fiscal discipline
Partner with an external compensation consultant and lead a small internal Total Rewards team
Design and evolve compensation philosophies for a corporate, engineering-heavy organization
Bring experience with executive compensation in a pre-IPO company going through the transition to public company
Design a talent and total rewards strategy to support the goal of attracting and retaining top tier talent
Guide benefits evolution with thoughtful change management so updates feel natural and well understood
Educate the company on our compensation philosophy, how pay decisions are made, and how equity works
Bring a strong understanding of stock administration, including options, RSUs, and the equity lifecycle
Design forward-looking programs in both Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards that anticipate future business needs
Identify skill and capability gaps early and partner with leaders to address them quickly
Support disciplined growth by leveraging automation, efficiency, and smarter planning to help Babylist remain a tight, focused team
Qualification
Required
Senior leadership experience owning both Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards, or deep expertise in one with strong working knowledge of the other
Proven experience building and leading recruiting organizations with clear accountability and results
Deep understanding of compensation strategy for corporate, engineering, and executive populations
Experience working with external compensation consultants and navigating complex compensation decisions
AI Aptitude especially as it relates to talent acquisition and total rewards programs
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to translate complex recruiting and compensation concepts into clear, practical guidance
Strategic thinker who is also hands-on and execution-oriented
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving quickly to close gaps
Clear, trusted communicator with executives, managers, recruiters, and employees
Benefits
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
Generous paid parental leave and PTO
Remote work stipend to set up your office
Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning
Company
Babylist
Babylist is an online platform that offers baby registry for expecting parents and products such as toys, baby care, and clothing.
Founded in 2011
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40.65MKey Investors
Norwest
2021-11-04Series C· $40M
2018-02-15Series Unknown
2013-06-25Seed· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Natalie Gordon
CEO & Founder
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-09-30
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