Director - Compensation & Benefits

About People and Talent

People and Talent support the members of our Consensys community. We strive to be the destination employer of choice for our ecosystem. That goal is embedded in all the work we do to attract retain and support our incredible talent.

Compensation and Benefits is a small but mighty team and as a Director of this team you will serve as a trusted leader responsible for evolving Consensys’ compensation philosophy and strategically managing inclusive employee benefits and services that support our geographically diverse and remote workforce.

What you’ll do

As a hands-on leader you will bring a deep understanding of designing and scaling compensation and benefits programs and practices. You should have a proven track record of conceptualizing and executing successful strategies leading action plans and driving the achievement of organizational goals. This role requires both strategic thinking and strong tactical execution skills. You should be comfortable working in ambiguity enjoy new challenges and have high levels of curiosity about blockchain and token compensation plans (experience in token compensation is also most welcome!).

No two days are the same you’ll have plenty of variety and work with a diverse group of incredible individuals who put ‘people first’ and are serious about building the workplace of the future. Not to mention that we have a lot of fun too!

If you are a positive self-motivated and collaborative person who is excited about bringing your experience to Consensys then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop own and continuously enhance Global Total Rewards programs including Benefits Health and Wellness Pension/Retirement plans Equity Compensation and Token Compensation.

• Ensure programs are designed to retain Consensys’ competitive position and maximize employee engagement and retention.

• Partner with the interim Chief People Officer and Head of Employee Programs to support the Internal Compensation Committee and Board Compensation Committee Advise and influence business leaders on compensation strategy programs and issues including equity practices.

• Maintain a strong understanding of market data and trends to drive best-in-class programs.

• Design and recommend global benefits programs by assessing Consensys’ needs reviewing competitor and industry practices and analyzing cost-effectiveness.

• Managing global annual benefits renewals and Open Enrollment cycles.

• Lead the framework that supports the annual compensation cycle ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market standards.

• Partner with the People Partner and Talent Acquisition Teams to provide strategic advice on compensation and benefits.

• Collaborate with the People team and Consensys leadership to manage compliance-related activities pertaining to People & Culture.

• Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with relevant laws and regulations.

• Manage compliance-related activities and maintain documentation to support audits and regulatory requirements.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and make recommendations for enhancements.

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years' relevant experience in compensation equity programs and benefits planning.

• Experience with effectively designing and scaling a rewards function to support the company's business goals and growth with a strong awareness of best practices.

• Experience in token compensation program design and delivery or strong curiosity and enthusiasm to learn

• Expertise in the development of strategy and administration of compensation and benefits (including executive compensation)

• Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of business on a global scale.

• Demonstrated ability in managing internal compliance programs and policies.

• Exceptional communication instincts & practices that keep stakeholders informed and included in a way that builds trust.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Highly collaborative and strong relationship-building skills.

• Demonstrated experience in performing complex reporting and analysis. Strong analytical mathematical statistical and conceptual skills; Excel expertise is required.

• Excellent business and People Operations acumen comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrives in a rapidly changing fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to think strategically and to translate strategic directives into tactical initiatives.

Don't meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun remote-friendly start-up environment—apply anyway detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.