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DataikuGlobal Total Rewards Lead
Dataiku is seeking a Global Total Rewards Lead to direct its global compensation, equity, and benefits strategy. The company operates as a platform for enterprise artificial…
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About this role
Global Total Rewards Lead at Dataiku is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Remote. Location: Applicants in United States only. The listed pay is USD 230,000 - 260,000/yr. It was posted on Nov 4, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Dataiku is seeking a Global Total Rewards Lead to direct its global compensation, equity, and benefits strategy. The company operates as a platform for enterprise artificial intelligence, providing an orchestration layer across cloud infrastructure and data services that allows organizations to govern, build, and deploy AI models. Comprising around 1,300 personnel spread across 18 countries, Dataiku functions with a lean, decentralized People department.
In this position, the individual will report to the Vice President of People Foundations and hold direct oversight of international compensation frameworks, pay transparency preparations, and equity structures. The role involves close collaboration with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, the Compensation Committee, Legal, and Finance departments. Key responsibilities include shaping compensation philosophy to balance financial constraints with market competitiveness, managing merit cycles, and directing the day-to-day operations of global benefits.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive background in total rewards within high-growth technological or enterprise software enterprises, alongside deep familiarity with international equity administration and pay transparency regulations across North America and Europe. Candidates should display strong analytical modeling capabilities and an interest in leveraging automation and artificial intelligence for human resources workflows. This position offers an opportunity to exercise leadership autonomy within a global technology company focused on artificial intelligence initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and evolve the global compensation philosophy to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and financial sustainability
- Prepare the organization for regulatory changes by defining the global approach to pay transparency, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive
- Establish job architecture, salary ranges, and leveling structures with streamlined tools for managers
- Design equity grant guidelines, new-hire allocations, refresh awards, and collaborate with Finance and Legal on international tax, dilution, and modeling
- Present executive compensation and equity strategies to the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee
- Manage merit, promotion, and incentive review cycles through automated workflows
- Determine benefit strategies across corporate entities and Employer of Record countries while leading the operational benefits team
Requirements
- Extensive compensation or total rewards background, typically spanning ten or more years
- Expertise in global compensation strategy covering benchmarking, salary structures, incentive design, and job architecture
- Demonstrated cross-border equity management experience
- Practical knowledge regarding pay transparency legislation in North America and Europe
- Background in transforming or building rewards frameworks rather than solely maintaining existing models
- Experience managing teams and engaging senior executives in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling
Qualifications
- Background working in high-growth enterprise software or global technology companies
- Late-stage private company equity experience
- Familiarity with Workday software
- Knowledge of French and United Kingdom benefits and pension programs
Core Skills
Benefits
- Stock options
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Paid parental leave
- Employer-paid disability coverage
- Additional health and wellbeing perks
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
The posting specifies that the role is based on the US East Coast and is remote.
What is the salary range for the Global Total Rewards Lead position?
The US national base pay range is $230,000 to $260,000 USD per year, with final compensation determined by factors such as location, experience, and training.
Who will this position report to?
This role reports directly to the Vice President of People Foundations.
What experience is required for applicants?
Applicants typically need 10 or more years of extensive total rewards or compensation experience, particularly within global high-growth tech or enterprise software companies, along with deep expertise in global compensation strategy and equity management.
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