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The Vice President of Total Rewards and Operations is a global senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that ensures Cockroach Labs remains a competitive, equitable, and efficient employer. This role oversees all aspects of compensation, benefits, HR technology, people analytics, compliance, and payroll. It requires deep partnership with People, Finance, Legal, and Engineering stakeholders to drive strategic and operational excellence. Success in this role is measured by the delivery of a forward-looking total rewards strategy, underpinned by insightful analytics, scalable systems, and strong governance.
In your first 30 days, you will gain understanding by conducting a comprehensive review of compensation structures, benefits offerings, HR systems, payroll processes, and compliance frameworks at Cockroach Labs. You will meet with key stakeholders across the People, Finance, and Legal teams to align on immediate priorities and long-term strategic goals. Additionally, you will assess current market positioning for compensation and benefits to ensure Cockroach Labs remains competitive as it scales. Establishing strong relationships with internal partners and gaining a deep understanding of company culture, business objectives, and global expansion plans will be critical in shaping your strategy.
By day 60, you will begin implementing foundational improvements in compensation, benefits, and HR technology. You will refine Cockroach Labs’ total rewards philosophy, ensuring alignment with business growth and industry benchmarks, while also evaluating opportunities to optimize pay equity and incentive structures. Simultaneously, you will assess compliance risks and implement necessary frameworks to ensure regulatory alignment across multiple geographies. During this phase, you will also outline a roadmap for HR technology enhancements, ensuring systems are scalable, integrated, and capable of supporting an expanding workforce.
By day 90, your focus will shift toward executing long-term initiatives that drive scalability and efficiency. You will formalize and roll out a comprehensive global compensation structure, standardizing salary bands, equity guidelines, and incentive programs across regions. In collaboration with internal partners, you will refine and launch a global benefits strategy, ensuring market competitiveness while maintaining cost-effectiveness. As you establish your team and refine operations, success will be measured by the seamless execution of Total Rewards programs, increased employee engagement, and a scalable HR infrastructure that supports Cockroach Labs’ rapid expansion.
Lindsay focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining the best possible talent for Cockroach Labs. She was first exposed to the world of startups at Google Ventures then moving to Yext as the VP of People Operations, where she was responsible for growing the company from 150 to over 400 employees across the United States, the Netherlands, and the UK. When she is not at work, you can find her exploring the culinary delights of New York and attempting to recreate them at home.
Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at [email protected].
Cockroach Labs has a hybrid work model, with Roachers that are local to one of our offices coming in on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and working flexibly the rest of the week. While we’ve learned valuable lessons working remotely, nothing can replace the connection, creativity, and fun that occurs when Roachers get together and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration and allows us all to do our best work.
The annual anticipated base salary range for U.S. candidates for this role is listed in USD below. Salary is one component of the Cockroach Labs’ Total Rewards package, which also includes, for each employee: stock options, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, funds towards professional development resources, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year, 10 paid sick days a year, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and wellbeing benefits.
We set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted.
Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our Careers Page.
Annual Anticipated Base Salary Range (U.S)$267,000—$353,400 USDOriginally posted on Himalayas
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