Total Rewards Manager

Summary

Join Storyblok as a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of a global total rewards strategy. This role is crucial for a fast-growing, fully remote SaaS company with a distributed global team. You will ensure compensation, benefits, and rewards initiatives are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's mission and culture. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, brings structure to growth, and builds programs supporting a high-performing organization. You will manage global job architecture, compensation structures, benefits programs, and ensure compliance across all jurisdictions. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience with HRIS and compensation tools, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• 5+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and/or benefits, ideally in a remote-first or global SaaS environment
• Deep knowledge of international compensation and benefits structures, with a focus on compliance and scalability
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation tools (e.g., BambooHR, ERI, Gradar, etc.)
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Experience navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving needs
• Highly organized, detail-oriented,with experience leading collaborative initiatives and overseeing project execution

Responsibilities

• Lead the global total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, recognition, wellbeing, and performance incentives, to support business growth and attract top talent across multiple regions
• Partner with key stakeholders to align rewards initiatives with our values and growth objectives
• Evolve our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to reflect the needs of a modern, remote, and global workforce in the technology space
• Design and manage global job architecture and compensation structures that are scalable, competitive, and equitable
• Conduct job evaluations, market benchmarking and compensation analyses across diverse geographies to ensure fair and attractive pay practices
• Support Talent Acquisition by providing timely market benchmarks and guidance for new roles and job offers
• Support the rollout and improvement of performance-related reward systems and employee recognition programs
• Collaborate with other People teams and leadership on frameworks that reward growth, learning, and meaningful contributions
• Build and manage benefits programs that address the diverse needs of our remote-first, international team
• Partner with vendors to offer inclusive and locally compliant benefit offerings including health, retirement, wellness, and more
• Continuously improve offerings to support employee wellbeing and retention in a high-growth environment
• Work closely with the People Experience team to operationalize compensation and benefits programs
• Partner with Remuneration to ensure accurate and timely execution of compensation changes, bonus payments, and benefits enrollments across global jurisdictions
• Collaborate with and coach the other Total Reward team member that is part of the team
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate support for budgeting and headcount planning
• Ensure compliance with compensation and benefits regulations across all jurisdictions where we operate
• Provide data-driven insights, reporting, and recommendations to support strategic planning and workforce growth
• Manage audits and ensure global compliance
• Own and optimize the systems used for compensation and benefits tracking, ensuring scalability for a growing global team
• Ensure HR data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with compliance and reporting requirements
• Develop clear, compelling communication around our total rewards offerings to ensure employees understand and appreciate their value
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on all things total rewards

Benefits

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity)
• Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals
• Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co-working space