Director, Total Rewards - Chainalysis
Position Overview
The Director, Total Rewards will lead the development and implementation of innovative compensation and benefits strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across our global footprint. This role will be based in the US.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Review, refine, and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy aligned with our business objectives in the rapidly evolving Web3 industry
- Partner with leadership to ensure compensation and benefits programs support business growth while maintaining competitive market position
- Drive data-informed decision-making through market analysis and industry benchmarking
Compensation Management
- Own all compensation programs globally, including salary structures, global job architecture, annual incentive plans, and merit, bonus, and equity processes
- Lead the assessment, refinement, and ongoing maturation of global job architecture and leveling frameworks, including addressing legacy inconsistencies and role evolution
- Develop and maintain sophisticated market pricing methodologies that reflect the unique dynamics of our industry
- Ensure pay equity and transparency across all locations, promoting our commitment to fairness and inclusion
- Oversee executive compensation programs and effectively manage Compensation Committee meetings in partnership with Legal and Head of People
- Serve as a strategic advisor to Revenue Operations and Sales Leadership on the design, governance, and evolution of global Sales Compensation plans
Benefits & Wellbeing
- Design and implement compelling benefits strategies that enhance employee wellbeing and reflect our company values
- Manage vendor relationships, including global and in-country brokers, for all company-sponsored benefit plans globally, including health and welfare plans, retirement/401k/pension, and others; proactively address visible gaps and issues within our benefits processes with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators
- Design and deploy appropriate time off and leave policies and other ancillary benefits or perks aligned with our benefits strategies as we mature
- Ensure regulatory compliance across all global jurisdictions where we operate
- Partner and collaborate across the people functions to implement and administer employee programs
Business Partnership
- Collaborate with HR Partners, Talent Acquisition, Revenue Operations, and business leaders on compensation frameworks and day to day matters across the organization
- Build and deliver effective training and communications to ensure leaders and employees understand and value our total rewards offerings
- Develop relationships and other mechanisms for gathering feedback and continuously improving our approaches
Team Leadership
- Lead by example and continue the development of a small team of compensation and benefits professionals
- Foster a business-centered approach that balances flexibility and agility with consistent principles
- Contribute to the culture and leadership of the broader People team
Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
- Proven track record developing and implementing global compensation and benefits strategies
- Experience managing executive compensation programs and supporting compensation committees
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale programs in high-growth, ambiguous and agile environments
- International benefits experience across multiple countries/regions
Knowledge & Skills
- Deep understanding of global compensation practices, job architecture, and salary structures
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills for budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience with equity compensation programs and incentive plan design
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Practical problem-solver who can balance rigor with pragmatism
- Approachable leadership style that builds trust with stakeholders at all levels
- Data-driven decision maker who values transparency and fairness
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving industry
About Chainalysis
Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.
You belong here.
At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.
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