About Writer

Writer is the full-stack generative AI platform delivering transformative ROI for the world's leading enterprises. Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes and one of the best places to work by Inc. Magazine, Writer empowers hundreds of customers like Accenture, Intuit, L'Oreal, Mars, Salesforce, and Vanguard to transform the way they work.

Writer's fully integrated solution makes it easy to deploy secure and reliable AI applications and agents that solve mission-critical business challenges. Our suite of development tools is powered by Palmyra - Writer's state-of-the-art family of LLMs - alongside our industry-leading graph-based RAG and customizable AI guardrails.

Founded in 2020 with office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team of over 250 employees thinks big and moves fast, and we're looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work.

About this role

Writer is experiencing an incredible market moment as generative AI has taken the world by storm. We have a once-in-a-career opportunity for the person that wants to create the total rewards programs that people are craving. By implementing innovative compensation and benefits strategies, we've validated the win-win in engaging, high-impact rewards for both our business and our employees. We're now looking for a Total Rewards manager/director that is ready to take on this opportunity!

In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of Writer's total rewards strategy. You will bring Writer's brand and values to life in programs for our employees that achieve company objectives while providing the highest impact-per-dollar possible.

To be successful, you will combine your expertise in end-to-end total rewards management with a deep understanding of our target audience to create the right mix of compensation, benefits, and recognition programs to achieve our goals. You should possess excellent project management and communication skills to consistently create and execute pre-, during, and post-cycle plans. This is a highly creative and collaborative role, and you need a strong track record of producing innovative rewards programs while working closely with stakeholders, partners, and industry experts.

You will report to the VP, People & Talent.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute a total rewards strategy that supports the company's business goals and talent needs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into effective rewards programs.
• Design and implement competitive compensation structures, including base pay, variable pay, and equity programs.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure our compensation packages are competitive and aligned with industry standards.
• Oversee the annual compensation review process, including budgeting and merit increases.
• Manage the design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive benefits programs, including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to benefits administration.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with benefits vendors and providers.
• Develop and implement recognition programs that foster a culture of appreciation and engagement.
• Oversee the administration of performance-based rewards and incentives.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies to educate employees about total rewards programs and their value.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure effective communication and engagement around total rewards initiatives.

? Is this you?

• Know what it takes to design and implement impactful total rewards programs in a dynamic organization.
• Lean into the challenge of managing complex compensation and benefits structures.
• Think about the details that everyone else tends to overlook, ensuring compliance and fairness.
• Understand what it takes to create the highest impact-per-dollar rewards programs.
• Can manage multiple workstreams at the same time, from compensation reviews to benefits negotiations.
• Take the initiative to plan in advance or solve in the moment, whichever is needed.
• Feel confident in setting the vision for total rewards strategy, but don't shy away from getting into the numbers.
• Are comfortable with a heavy workload and are willing to be onsite as needed (a big plus if you like to use your downtime to strategize your next innovative rewards program).

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Benefits & perks

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
• Annual work-life stipends for:
  
  • Home office setup, cell phone, internet
  • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
  • Learning and development stipend
• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
• Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

Writer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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