Director, Total Rewards

Position Overview

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AffiniPay, a leading fintech company based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a strategic and data-driven Director of Total Rewards. This role will report to the SVP, People and is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing innovative compensation and benefits programs to support AffiniPay's fast-growing SaaS organization. The goal is to ensure total rewards offerings are competitive, scalable, and aligned with the mission to attract and retain top tech talent. The ideal candidate has experience in high-growth, tech-driven environments and can balance employee needs, compliance, and business objectives to build world-class total rewards strategies for global teams.

Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Execution

• Architect and manage competitive compensation frameworks across all levels, including base salary, bonus/incentive structures, and equity programs tailored for the SaaS industry.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit reviews, promotions, and variable pay assessments.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and department heads to develop compensation offers aligned with internal pay equity and external market trends.
• Utilize benchmarking tools and market data specific to tech/SaaS (e.g., Radford, Comp Analyst, Culpepper, Option Impact) to inform compensation decisions.
• Oversee the Global Payroll Process and optimize for efficiency within Workday.

Benefits & Wellness Programs

• Oversee global benefits programs with a strong focus on innovation, employee well-being, and cost-efficiency, with support from the Benefits and Compliance Manager.
• Continuously assess and evolve benefit offerings to meet the needs of a remote-first or hybrid workforce, emphasizing mental health, flexibility, and inclusive access.
• Directly manage the Benefits and Compliance Manager and help oversee vendor relationships, ensuring optimal service and pricing, especially during geographical scaling.

Equity & Long-Term Incentives

• Drive equity compensation strategy, including grant design, refresh cycles, and employee education to ensure understanding and value.
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal on the administration and reporting of stock-based compensation, ensuring alignment with company financials and cap table strategies.
• Support executive compensation design and governance in alignment with industry norms and board expectations.

Compliance, Governance & Communication

• Ensure total rewards practices meet legal requirements globally (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA, GDPR) and support future expansion.
• Regularly review and refresh total rewards policies and frameworks.
• Lead communication strategies that clearly articulate the value of total rewards offerings to employees.

Analytics & Reporting

• Own compensation and benefits analytics to track program effectiveness, equity, and competitiveness.
• Present regular updates to executive leadership with data-informed insights and recommendations.
• In partnership with the Sr. People Analyst, create dashboards and reporting tools to inform People and Finance strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree a plus.
• 8–10+ years of total rewards experience, with significant time in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
• Strong expertise in compensation design, equity administration, and global benefits strategy.
• Excellent understanding of compensation and benefits principles, practices, and trends.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and compensation/benefits administration tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Company Information

Hi, We’re AffiniPay! AffiniPay is a leading fintech company, based out of Austin, Texas. As the market leader in professional services payments and practice management software, AffiniPay’s tech products serve legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms. AffiniPay has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!