Total Rewards Lead

Blend is seeking a Total Rewards Lead who will oversee the day-to-day analytical and consulting support for Broad-Based and Executive Compensation programs. In this role, you will lead and participate in the design, implementation, and administration of compensation, pay grade, and salary & equity administration programs. You will provide compensation analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and problem solving in support of these programs.

The ideal candidate would be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, preferably coming from a tech startup.

How you’ll contribute:

• Provide strategic leadership and advice on aligning total rewards with business objectives, especially in a rapidly evolving SaaS environment
• Lead the design and administration of competitive equity programs that align with SaaS market practices
• Responsible for compensation activities including job evaluation, market pay analysis, internal impact analysis, cost projections, data audit & analysis, implementation, and communication strategies, to improve current compensation practices
• In partnership with Legal and Finance, prepare compensation-relevant public filings, e.g. proxy statement, Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A), and related disclosures
• Assist with the coordination and development of meeting materials for the Compensation Committee and support executive compensation planning cycles
• Supports the Board of Directors compensation program and work with payroll and the Equity team to process Outside Director compensation
• Support efforts to enhance the effectiveness and accuracy of equity administration, including optimizing existing automation (i.e., HiBob, Charles Schwab), and manual processes
• Development & implementation of compensation structure that includes designing job levels, analyzing incumbent impact, mapping jobs, building pay structures and rollout to HR & executive leadership
• Craft meaningful internal communications around the value of our rewards, including conducting manager & employee rewards trainings
• Provide consultative advice as needed on all compensation issues and provide analytic support as needed

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field from a four-year college or university
• 10+ years of experience within corporate compensation with strong emphasis in executive compensation (5+ years) and equity administration (5+ years), including at SaaS companies
• Proven ability to develop, influence, and lead compensation strategies that align with company goals and contribute to broader talent and business initiatives, including within SaaS companies
• Proven ability to leverage data-driven insights and analytics tools to inform compensation decisions and communicate strategic recommendations to executive teams
• Experience with compensation data analysis tools and platforms, as well as the ability to design dashboards and reports to provide clear insights to senior leaders
• A strong collaborator who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and can work cross-functionally to ensure compensation programs are aligned with business objectives
• Experience with HCM and stock administration platforms; experience with Workday a plus
• Motivated to deliver results quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex data
• Strong customer service disposition and sense of professionalism
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to effectively present information to senior executive leadership and internal and external partners
• Ability to take initiative and ownership with focus on continuous improvement
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel and data analysis to perform complex calculations and model financial impact of equity/executive compensation plans

To comply with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location.

For full time hires, the hiring base pay range for this position is between $146,000 and $172,000. Beyond base pay, Blend benefits and perks are described below.

Final base pay offer amounts will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to function, level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay will be adjusted for part-time roles to reflect scheduled hours.

Benefits and Perks:

• Meaningful equity
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous vacation policy
• Work from home office set up stipend and internet stipend
• Wellness benefits covering a variety of wellness activities, gym memberships, fitness classes and more