Head of Total Rewards (Benefits&Compensation)

Job title: Head of Total Rewards (Benefits&Compensation) in San Francisco, CA at Hinge Health
Company: Hinge Health
Job description: Job Description:About the Role
We are looking for a Head of Total Rewards to lead our Benefits and Compensation teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the total rewards strategy for a growing company on the path to IPO. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of compensation and benefits best practices.What You’ll Accomplish

• Strategic Leadership: Prepare the company for IPO readiness, including setting up an ESPP program. Serve as a strategic partner to the Founders and Senior Leadership Team. Develop a comprehensive total rewards strategy that balances competitive offerings with financial responsibility.
• Compensation Management: Design and implement competitive compensation structures (base salary, variable pay, incentive plans).Develop an executive compensation strategy to retain top leadership.Ensure transparency in communicating compensation philosophy to employees.
• Benefits Strategy: Oversee design and management of health, wellness, retirement, and other employee benefits. Analyze and improve ROI on benefit programs, focusing on active program management and cost reduction.
• Performance and Compliance: Maintain compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations (including Canada and India). Achieve 80% satisfaction rate with performance and compensation processes. Reduce talent attrition through competitive rewards (measured by exit interview reasons).
• Reporting and Analytics: Monitor and analyze program effectiveness, including ROI on specific programs. Manage costs within budget constraints. Report outcomes to leadership and employees.

Hinge Health Hybrid ModelWe believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days/week. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field10+ years of experience in benefits and compensation planning5+ years experience managing a teamExperience leading total rewards at a late-stage venture funded company or a public companyPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree * Ability to think outside the box and the normal benefits playbook to develop benefits strategies for managing a self-funded health planExperience working both at a pre-IPO company as well as a public companyIdeally, someone who has gone through an IPO process and taken a company publicCompensationThis position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $276,000 - $414,000.About Hinge HealthHinge Health is moving people beyond pain by transforming the way it is treated and prevented. Connecting people digitally and in-person with expert clinical care, we combine advanced technology, AI and a care team of experts to guide people through personalized care directly from their phone. Our approach is proven to reduce pain by 68%, prevent 42% of new opioid prescriptions, and avoid more than half of joint replacement surgeries. Available to 18M people, Hinge Health is trusted by leading health plans and employers, including Land O’Lakes, L.L. Bean, Salesforce, Self-Insured Schools of California, Southern Company, City of Boston, US Foods, and Verizon.Learn more atWhat You'll Love About UsInclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and developmentDiversity and InclusionWe’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Visit to learn more about what moves us.Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Workday IDJR915
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Location: San Francisco, CA
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