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Senior Total Rewards Partner
Senior Total Rewards PartnerRemote • WorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Total Rewards Partner

Senior Total Rewards Partner

Remote • WorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
6 days ago
Job description

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Position Overview

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly and efficiently. As a fully remote company with teams on six continents, we build an HR platform that empowers world‑wide talent. This key People team role focuses on shaping Remote’s global Total Rewards approach, partnering closely with business leaders, People Partners, and cross‑functional teams to drive fair and competitive rewards decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and People Partners on Total Rewards strategy, translating business priorities into impactful rewards solutions.
  • Lead the development and communication of Total Rewards frameworks, philosophies, and principles to foster clarity, consistency, and alignment across the organization.
  • Provide expert guidance on compensation philosophy, pay equity, job architecture, and geo‑tiering strategies to enable informed decision‑making.
  • Partner with Senior People Partners and other stakeholders to embed Total Rewards strategy into critical talent programs.
  • Influence cross‑functional initiatives by bringing a Total Rewards perspective to product, finance, legal, and leadership conversations.
  • Drive education and enablement efforts to build organizational understanding and confidence in Total Rewards principles and programs.
  • Collaborate with the wider team to ensure policies, compliance, and governance frameworks support fair, equitable, and legally compliant Total Rewards practices globally.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to Total Rewards programs, recommending adjustments to reflect evolving business and market conditions.
  • Mentor more junior team members and broader People team members to strengthen strategic business partnering and rewards expertise.
  • Support the Director on strategic initiatives and represent the Total Rewards function in leadership forums as needed.
  • Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and innovative Total Rewards practices to continually elevate Remote’s rewards strategy.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in total rewards roles with a strong focus on strategy, business partnering, and thought leadership within a global environment.
  • Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders and cross‑functional teams on complex rewards issues.
  • Deep knowledge of total rewards philosophies and practices across different business environments and cultures, with strong understanding of job architecture, pay equity, and geo‑tiering principles.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex Total Rewards concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Experience working in fast‑growing, global, and remote‑friendly organizations preferred.
  • Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
  • Application Process

  • Interview with recruiter
  • Interview with Director of Total Rewards (future manager)
  • Interview with Director of People Partners
  • Interview with team members (no managers present)
  • Interview with Chief People Officer
  • Bar Raiser Interview
  • Prior employment verification check
  • Salary & Compensation

    Annual salary range : $56,000—$126,050 USD. The base pay for the successful candidate depends on location, skills, experience, and market conditions.

    Benefits

  • Work from anywhere
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Flexible working hours (async)
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Mental health support services
  • Stock options
  • Learning budget
  • Home office budget & IT equipment
  • Budget for local in‑person social events or co‑working spaces
  • How to Apply

  • Please fill out the form below and upload your CV in PDF format.
  • Submit your application and CV in English.
  • If you don’t have an up‑to‑date CV, you may supply a LinkedIn profile instead.
  • We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
  • EEO Statement

    Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status, and any other under‑represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anyone who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter. Applicants can voluntarily share pronouns at the interview stage and may complete an anonymous demographic questionnaire when applying. As an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer, we strive for a workforce that reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

    Other Details

    Seniority level : Mid‑Senior Level

    Employment type : Full‑time

    Job function : Information Technology

    Industries : Human Resources Services

    Remote Culture & Work Style

    We work asynchronously, allowing you to plan your schedule around your life rather than meetings. You will be empowered to take ownership and act proactively. Your life‑work balance is important, and you’ll be encouraged to put yourself and your family first. For more information, read .

    AI and Customer Support

    At Remote we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. To learn more about Remote’s AI guidelines, check visibility link. We will provide accommodations for AI‑enabled support.

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