Senior Total rewards manager

LocationSan FranciscoEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentBusiness Foundations; People Team; PeopleCompensation$180K – $225KAt Watershed, we strive to design consistent, fair, and competitive compensation programs. The total cash compensation range may be inclusive of several levels at Watershed and final offer will be determined by a number of factors, including the candidate’s skills, capabilities, and location, as well as scope of the role.The anticipated cash compensation range is in addition to a total rewards benefit package including equity, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), unlimited paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility, and mental health programs, etc.About WatershedWatershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens use Watershed to manage climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive real decarbonization. We are looking for team members who love product-building, want to work hard at a mission-oriented startup, and will collaborate with us in shaping the culture of a growing team. We have offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City, and remote team members across the US and Europe. We hope that you/'ll be interested in joining us!The roleYou’ll lead our total rewards efforts at Watershed, overseeing our unique and simple compensation and benefits program, ensuring equitable outcomes and aligning performance with compensation rewards. Specifically, you’ll refine and improve our compensation philosophy and design, implement and communicate our global programs. You’ll report to the Head of People, your work will be accountable to the board and founders and you’ll partner closely with HRBPs, finance, recruiting and leaders across the organization. This role will be based in our San Francisco office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who sees themselves as a builder and strategist to help us avoid the pitfalls of a globally scaling organization.You might be a good fit if you have:10+ years experience in compensation or equivalent capabilitiesStrong compensation program design and management experience at technology companiesExperience running compensation models in Google Sheets or ExcelUnderstanding of US and global compensation and benefits practicesEnthusiasm for operational improvementsPrevious experience supporting a scaling organization at critical stages of growth & expansion (e.g., pre-IPO, M&As, new market entry, etc.)Experience working at fast growing companies and comfort with ambiguityDesire and ability to be a player coach - everyone is a doer at Watershed!Must be willing to work from an office 4 days per week (except for remote roles)Watershed has hub offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Mexico City and satellite offices in Sydney, Paris, and Berlin. Where we have offices, employees are expected to be in office for 4 days per week. Certain jobs are open to being remote and will be specifically noted on the jobs page and in the job description if so.What’s the interview process like?It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1 to 2 conversations about Watershed, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but usual next steps are a skill or experience interview (e.g. a coding interview for an engineer, a portfolio review for a designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in person interview panel. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.What if I need accommodations for my interview?At Watershed, we are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, religious observances, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related support requirements. If you need assistance during your process, please contact your pensation Range: $180K - $225K #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21