About this role
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute a global Total Rewards strategy and philosophy that aligns with business objectives, talent priorities, and WHOOP culture.
- Establish and drive a long-term roadmap for compensation, equity, incentives, rewards, and benefits programs that supports organizational growth, international expansion, and evolving workforce needs.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on compensation and rewards matters, leveraging market intelligence, workforce trends, and data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
- Lead the design, governance, and administration of compensation programs, including base salary structures, equity programs, executive compensation, variable pay, sales incentives, and recognition initiatives.
- Partner closely with Finance to support compensation planning, workforce planning, and incentive program design.
- Build scalable systems, processes, analytics, and governance frameworks that improve compensation management and provide actionable insights for leaders across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations, reporting requirements, and governance standards across all geographies where WHOOP operates.
- Support executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Compensation Committee through the development of compensation recommendations, analyses, and materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or related People functions, including experience leading strategy within high-growth organizations.
- Deep expertise across broad-based compensation, equity programs, executive compensation, variable pay, and sales incentive design.
- Experience developing and managing Total Rewards programs for a global workforce across multiple regions and regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated success building and scaling compensation infrastructure, systems, governance models, and operational processes.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership teams, Boards of Directors, and Compensation Committees on compensation strategy and governance.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect Total Rewards strategies to company performance, talent outcomes, and long-term growth objectives.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data and market insights to influence decisions and drive outcomes.
- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational change while building strong partnerships across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.