Head of Total Rewards

Head of Total Rewards Eightfold.

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Santa Clara, CA Job Details 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Budget management Compensation and benefits strategy Benefits strategy management Vendor management Budget control 11+ years Analysis skills Vendor relationship management Benchmarking Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Communication skills Full Job Description Santa Clara, CA, USA Job

ID 68761203061

Date posted 04/27/2026 Department G&A Head of Total Rewards Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who you are and the strength of your network, not your potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how organizations think about skills and capabilities — and how jobs and career decisions get made. To date, Eightfold AI has received more than $410M in funding (valuation of $2.1B) from leading investors, all in pursuit of our mission: finding the right career for everyone in the world. If you are passionate about solving one of the most fundamental challenges of our society, working on hard problems, and being part of an exceptional growth story — Eightfold is the place to be. About the Role Eightfold is seeking a Head of Total Rewards to own and evolve our global rewards strategy across compensation, equity, benefits, and sales compensation design. Reporting to the CHRO, this is a senior individual contributor role with broad scope and direct influence on how we attract, retain, and motivate talent at every level of the organization — including our growing go-to-market teams. You will operate as the subject matter authority across all rewards disciplines and serve as a key partner to People leadership, Finance, and the executive team. What You Will Do Compensation — Design and manage a competitive, equitable global compensation framework spanning all functions and levels — Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including salary reviews, market benchmarking, and budget management in partnership with Finance — Advise executive leadership on compensation philosophy, pay equity, and market positioning — Prepare and present Board-level compensation materials in partnership with the CHRO — Stay current on compensation trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement Equity — Own end-to-end equity program design and administration, including refresh grants, new hire awards, and executive equity packages — Partner with Legal and Finance on equity strategy, modeling, and IPO readiness planning — Educate employees and managers on equity programs and ensure a clear, consistent experience Benefits — Oversee global benefits strategy and vendor relationships, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and employee-centric — Lead open enrollment, benefits administration, and ongoing program evaluation — Benchmark benefits offerings regularly and make recommendations that reflect both market competitiveness and employee needs Sales Compensation Design — Design, implement, and continuously refine sales compensation plans that align incentive structures with business objectives and GTM strategy — Partner closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, and Finance to model plan economics, quota design, and payout mechanics — Ensure sales comp plans are clearly communicated, consistently administered, and audited for effectiveness and fairness — Serve as the internal expert on variable pay design across all commission-eligible roles What We Are Looking For — 12+ years of experience across total rewards disciplines, with meaningful depth in at least three of the four focus areas: compensation, equity, benefits, and sales compensation design — Demonstrated ability to build and run programs independently as a senior IC, without reliance on a large team beneath you — Strong experience in sales compensation design and variable pay mechanics in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment — Experience with equity administration and executive compensation in a pre-IPO or IPO-readiness context — Comfortable preparing Board-level materials and presenting to senior stakeholders — Strong analytical skills with the ability to model compensation scenarios and translate data into clear recommendations — Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills — you are the person others come to when the answer is not obvious — Thrives in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment where you define the work as much as you execute it Hybrid Work at Eightfold We embrace a hybrid work model that blends remote and in-person collaboration. Employees near our Santa Clara, CA or Bangalore and Noida, India offices work in-office twice a week. Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We offer comprehensive benefits including family medical, vision, and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses.