💼 About This Role

You'll build and lead the Total Rewards function at Whatnot, shaping compensation, equity, and benefits as we scale globally. You'll own strategy and execution, advising leadership and the Board while managing comp cycles, benefits renewals, and systems end to end. This role offers a chance to shape how an industry-leading company competes for top talent.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Set and evolve Total Rewards strategy across compensation, equity, and benefits
• Own global compensation governance, job architecture, leveling, and salary bands
• Build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team
• Run semi-annual comp cycles end to end including budgeting and calibration
• Scale benefits globally balancing local needs, compliance, cost, and quality

📋 Requirements

• 12–15+ years of experience in high-growth tech companies
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy and philosophy
• Proven track record building and leading Total Rewards orgs that scale
• Strong international experience designing comp and benefits across multiple regions
• Executive presence with ability to advise C-suite and Board on comp matters

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience pre-IPO to post-IPO transition
• Hands-on experience with comp systems (Complete, Pave, Compa, Carta)

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
• 🏥 Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
• 💻 Work From Home Support with home office setup allowance
• 👶 16 weeks paid parental leave + gradual return to work
• 💰 401k match up to 4% of base salary

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min
3. 3Executive Interview· 60 min