Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in San Francisco, United States"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 74% higher. The offer sits above the benchmark range (€8,681–€13,311). The listed pay band (€16,667–€21,667) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 2 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Total Rewards Lead
Market	Lower bound (25th percentile)	Median	Upper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in San Francisco, United States	€8,681/per month	€10,996/per month	€13,311/per month

About the role

Lead the design and ownership of Decagon's total rewards philosophy, including salary bands, equity guidelines, bonus structures, and benefits programs. Build and maintain a job architecture and leveling framework for consistency and clarity. Run annual and mid-year compensation reviews, partnering with Finance and People Business Partners. Own equity program administration, from grant processes to vesting communications. Manage benefits end-to-end, including open enrollment and broker relationships. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (FLSA, ACA, state requirements). Collaborate with Recruiting to craft compelling offers. Develop clear communications about total compensation. These responsibilities come with a competitive compensation package and benefits described in the post.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Design and own Decagon's total compensation philosophy, including salary bands, equity guidelines, bonus structures, and benefits programs
Build and maintain a job architecture and leveling framework that creates consistency and clarity across the company
Lead annual and mid-year compensation review cycles, partnering closely with Finance and People Business Partners
Own all equity program administration — from grant processes and refresh cycles to employee education and vesting communications
Manage our benefits programs end-to-end, including open enrollment, broker relationships, and ongoing plan design
Serve as the internal expert on comp and benefits compliance (FLSA, ACA, state-level requirements, etc.)
Partner with Recruiting to build compelling, competitive offers and ensure we're winning top talent at every level
Develop clear communications that help employees understand and value their total compensation package

Requirements

6+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards at a high-growth tech or SaaS company - leadership experience is a plus
Experience building or rebuilding compensation structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks — ideally in a fast-moving, pre-IPO environment
Deep expertise in equity compensation (option plans, RSUs, and refresh cycles) and equity education communications
Design and administer competitive benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) with vendor management
Data-driven with market data to anchor decisions and build defensible comp models
Experience partnering with Finance on headcount planning, comp accruals, and total compensation cost modeling
Strong communicator able to distill complex comp concepts for all levels
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and move quickly without sacrificing rigor

Skills & Technologies

Equity compensationCompensation designJob architectureLeveling frameworksFinance partnershipHR systems (CartaPaveWorkday)Vendor managementData-driven decision making