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FivetranVP, Total Rewards and People Operations
Fivetran and dbt Labs have united to construct the foundation of the modern data platform, surpassing $700 million in ARR with over 2,500 employees across more…
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Fivetran and dbt Labs have united to construct the foundation of the modern data platform, surpassing $700 million in ARR with over 2,500 employees across more than two dozen countries. As the organization scales toward a public offering and builds a durable enterprise, it seeks a senior leader to guide global total rewards and operations. The Vice President of Total Rewards and People Operations will direct compensation, benefits, HR systems,…
Job Description
Fivetran and dbt Labs have united to construct the foundation of the modern data platform, surpassing $700 million in ARR with over 2,500 employees across more than two dozen countries. As the organization scales toward a public offering and builds a durable enterprise, it seeks a senior leader to guide global total rewards and operations.
The Vice President of Total Rewards and People Operations will direct compensation, benefits, HR systems, and people operations for the combined global enterprise. This remote position based in the US reports directly to the executive team and acts as a primary liaison to the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee. The ideal leader possesses a builder mindset, makes fast and decisive choices with pragmatism, and values direct communication.
Key duties involve designing competitive global compensation structures, preparing equity guidelines for public-company readiness, and scaling benefits programs across international markets. Additionally, the appointee will leverage automation, artificial intelligence, and efficient HR technologies to manage the employee lifecycle while collaborating closely with Finance, Legal, and IT departments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor a global team across compensation, benefits, people operations, and HR systems
- Establish global compensation strategies, including base pay, variable pay, and equity programs for all personnel
- Manage executive compensation frameworks and serve as the main liaison to the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee
- Oversee global benefits strategy across more than two dozen countries while balancing cost discipline, competitiveness, and local compliance
- Direct people operations, HRIS, and people systems strategy to scale through tools, automation, and AI
- Oversee the global employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding to ensure consistency and compliance
- Advise the executive team on rewards and operational decisions tied to business outcomes
Requirements
- Have 10 or more years of progressive experience in total rewards or people operations
- Bring significant background leading total rewards or people operations functions at the Vice President level or equivalent
- Demonstrate a track record as a mature people leader who has built and scaled high-performing, efficient teams
- Possess deep expertise owning employee and executive compensation, including direct work with a Compensation Committee and Board of Directors
- Show experience leading global benefits across multiple countries in a complex multinational environment
- Demonstrate experience overseeing people operations and HR technology
Qualifications
- Bring enterprise-level experience at a company of comparable size or larger
- Have a background in high-growth B2B software or technology sectors
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100 percent employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time away from work including vacation, sick time, inclusive parental leave, and paid holidays
- Year-end Global Week of Rest and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform offering therapy, coaching, and mindfulness exercises
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a full-time remote position based out of the United States.
What is the salary range for this role?
The target compensation range for this position is USD 239,129 to 298,912 per year, determined by factors such as role, level, location, skills, and experience.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have 10 or more years of progressive experience in total rewards or people operations, including significant time leading these functions at the Vice President level or equivalent.
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