Global Head of Total Rewards

At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 22K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.

Global Head of Total Rewards

Why We Have This Role

The global tech landscape is ever-evolving, and at Qualtrics, we're at the forefront of innovation. To attract, retain and engage the best talent in the market, we're building a best-in-class Total Rewards program. As our Senior Manager, Total Rewards, you'll lead a high-performing, global team of compensation, equity,  benefits, and total rewards specialists. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our end to end rewards strategy including Sales compensation, ensuring it's competitive, aligns with our business goals, and fosters a culture of engagement and high performance. This role reports directly to the Chief People Officer.

 

How You’ll Find Success

• You have a strong track record of leading and developing successful teams in a global environment.
• You possess a deep understanding of compensation, equity and benefits trends, with a focus on the tech industry.
• You have success in designing and implementing compensation plans in a private environment.
• You're a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• You're a strong communicator who can build consensus and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• You're passionate about building a positive employee experience and fostering a culture of belonging.

 

How You’ll Grow

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of our Total Global Rewards program, influencing the strategies to attract, retain and engage our employees. You'll have the chance to develop your leadership skills by mentoring and coaching a talented team, and you'll gain exposure to senior leadership within the company in partnering with them as our compensation strategies evolve.

 

Things You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a global team of compensation, equity, benefits, and total rewards analysts.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that aligns with our business goals and talent acquisition objectives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to ensure our compensation and benefits programs remain competitive in the market.
• Recommend total rewards approaches in a private company context.
• Advise on change management of total rewards from a public company context to private company context
• Design and administer competitive salary structures, bonus plans, and stock options.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and communication of employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement savings, etc.).
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to ensure Total Rewards programs meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer to ensure all necessary materials are ready for People & Culture committee meetings and Board meetings.
• Manage the Total Rewards budget and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging trends in compensation and benefits.

 

What We’re Looking For On Your Resume

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Law, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MA, MBA) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in compensation, equity, benefits, or total rewards within a global organization (ideally in the tech industry).
• Demonstrated success in delivering total rewards in a private equity environment. 
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.