Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead

8Fleet Inc

$150K — $160K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards and Talent Programs in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Experience in designing compensation structures and incentive programs for high volume hourly workers.
  • Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking and workforce planning practices.
  • Proven experience collaborating with executive leaders on strategic talent initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own strategy, design, and administration of compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.
  • Lead market benchmarking and annual compensation planning processes.
  • Ensure rewards programs align with attraction and retention goals.
  • Direct performance management and succession planning efforts.
  • Design career frameworks and development programs for employees.
  • Collaborate with leaders on workforce planning and talent strategies.
  • Measure effectiveness of programs via workforce and compensation analytics.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and sick time
  • Company holidays
  • Equity opportunities
  • 401(k) benefits
Full Job Description
Job Title: Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead

Location: Culver City, CA - Hybrid

Reporting to: Head of People

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $150K-$160k + Equity

Position Overview

The Total Rewards & Talent Programs Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling the company's total rewards and talent management strategies across both field and corporate populations. This role owns the end-to-end employee value proposition, ensuring compensation, benefits, career growth, performance, and talent development programs are aligned to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

The ideal candidate will create a balanced rewards philosophy that combines competitive compensation and bonus programs with long-term growth opportunities while driving employee engagement, performance, and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities
Total Rewards
  • Own the strategy, design, and administration of compensation, benefits, salary structures, and incentive programs.
  • Lead market benchmarking, annual compensation planning, and pay governance.
  • Ensure rewards programs support attraction, retention, and performance goals.
Talent & Performance
  • Lead performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and promotion processes.
  • Design scalable career frameworks and development programs for field and corporate employees.
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning and talent development strategies.
Employee Growth & Experience
  • Create an integrated employee experience that aligns rewards, performance, and career growth.
  • Drive programs that strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational performance.
Analytics & Leadership
  • Measure program effectiveness through workforce and compensation analytics.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership on talent and rewards investments.
  • Partner cross-functionally to build scalable programs that support company growth.


Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards and Talent Programs in a fast pace startup environment.
  • Experience designing and building compensation structures, incentive programs, and career frameworks for high volume hourly employee populations.
  • Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking and workforce planning.
  • Experience partnering with executive leaders on talent and organizational strategies.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting both hourly field operations and corporate employee populations.
  • Experience in logistics, transportation, technology, marketplace, or high-growth environments.
  • CCP, GRP, or related compensation certifications.
  • Experience with building compensation planning and talent management systems
Benefits

8Fleet offers a competitive benefits package that may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and sick time
  • Company holidays
  • Equity opportunities
  • 401(k) benefits


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