Head of Compensation
Dandy$168,000 - $210,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$165,000 – $235,600Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Human ResourcesIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years focused on Program Management or Total Rewards Operations
- Demonstrated experience leading HR or Total Rewards workstreams for M&A integration
- Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of simultaneous, complex, and high-stakes projects on a global scale
- Strong foundational understanding of core Total Rewards principles (Compensation, Benefits, Equity, and Compliance), with the ability to articulate business implications without needing to be the functional SME
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leaders and cross-functional partners (VP-level and above)
- High proficiency in project management methodologies
Responsibilities
- Lead Total Rewards M&A Integration: Serve as the primary, end-to-end Total Rewards lead for all M&A activities globally (targeting 2-5 small acquisitions annually)
- Oversee due diligence efforts, identifying key risks, compliance gaps, and integration costs related to compensation, benefits, equity, and payroll
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and acquired company leadership to design, communicate, and execute the total rewards integration strategy post-close
- Act as the central point of contact, triaging all Total Rewards-related issues during the integration process and escalating complex matters to the appropriate compensation or benefits Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Lead the execution of strategic Total Rewards initiatives defined by the VP, Total Rewards, driving projects from concept through final delivery
- Design, implement, and manage a structured portfolio approach for all major global compensation and benefits projects (e.g., Annual Review Cycle, global benefit renewals, new compensation plan rollouts)
- Partner with Compensation and Benefits leadership to optimize resource allocation, ensuring project teams are properly staffed and deadlines are met efficiently
- Proactively identify dependencies, flag potential resource bottlenecks, and propose solutions to maintain momentum across concurrent initiatives
- Establish and enforce project management best practices, tools, and templates for the Total Rewards function to improve transparency, predictability, and collaboration across the team and with internal partners (e.g., HRIS, People Partners, Finance)
- Develop clear, concise reporting and status updates for the VP, Total Rewards and other senior leaders, providing a comprehensive view of the global program status, risks, and required decisions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Total Rewards Program Manager position?
The salary range is $165K - $235.6K.
Is this role remote or does it require office work?
The position is remote.
What key skills are required for this Total Rewards Program Manager role?
The role requires sharp business acumen, project leadership, and a functional understanding of Compensation and Benefits, along with expertise in M&A integrations, global program management, and portfolio governance.
What is the company culture like at Snowflake?
Snowflake has a culture focused on impact, innovation, and collaboration, empowering enterprises and people to achieve their full potential while building big, moving fast, and advancing technology and careers.
What makes a strong candidate for this Total Rewards Program Manager position?
Strong candidates will have experience leading M&A integrations, executing strategic Total Rewards initiatives, managing global portfolios, optimizing resources, and establishing project management best practices.
Snowflake
Data management and analytics platform
About Snowflake
Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making by providing a flexible subscription-based service that scales according to their needs.
Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,341.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees
Benefits
We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.
A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.
Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.
Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.
Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.
Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.
Risks
Integration challenges from Datavolo acquisition may disrupt operations and customer service.
Increased competition from Mistral AI could challenge Snowflake's market position.
Convertible senior notes pricing may increase financial pressure if market conditions worsen.
Differentiation
Snowflake offers a unified platform for diverse data workloads, unlike traditional solutions.
The AI Data Cloud enables near-unlimited scale and performance for data mobilization.
Snowflake's seamless multi-cloud experience ensures efficient data operations across locations.
Upsides
Acquisition of Datavolo enhances Snowflake's open data integration capabilities.
Investment in Metaplane boosts AI-driven data quality solutions for Snowflake users.
Snowflake Ventures' investment in Hex expands accessibility of data tools to non-technical users.
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