Director, Rewards

Overview

Welcome to the Agentic Commerce Era
At Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of Big Commerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market.

We help businesses confidently solve complex commerce challenges so they can build smarter, adapt faster, and grow on their own terms. If you want to be part of a team of bold builders, sharp thinkers, and technical trailblazers, this is the place for you.

At Commerce, we’re building a company where people can do the best work of their careers—and the way we reward, support, and celebrate our teams is a critical part of that mission. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director, Total Rewards plays a key role in shaping an exceptional employee experience by leading the strategy and execution of our global compensation and benefits programs.

• Develop and execute a global Total Rewards strategy aligned with business goals, talent needs, and market competitiveness
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compensation and benefits professionals, ensuring operational excellence and strong partnership across the organization
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of competitive, compliant compensation and benefits programs
• Manage all compensation elements—including job architecture, salary structures, bonus plans, long-term incentives, and recognition programs
• Lead executive compensation programs and support the Board Compensation Committee and compensation governance, including coordination with external consultants
• Own global benefits strategy, plan design, vendor management, and cost optimization
• Drive pay equity reviews, internal equity assessments, and compliance with emerging pay transparency requirements
• Build and manage the annual Total Rewards roadmap, including program updates, cyclical processes, and policy enhancements
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, job architecture, incentive design, and benefits optimization
• Lead rewards analytics, including benchmarking, survey participation, workforce cost modeling, and insights reporting
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for all rewards programs
• Oversee Total Rewards technology solutions (e.g., Workday Advanced Compensation, market pricing tools), ensuring accurate configuration, automation, and continuous improvement
• Identify, champion, and implement AI-driven tools and innovations that streamline Total Rewards processes, enhance analytics, and elevate the employee experience, fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement
• Develop and execute communication strategies that promote transparency and employee understanding of compensation and benefits programs
• Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with local and international labor laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards
• Stay current on global rewards trends, regulatory changes, and best practices; proactively recommend improvements and innovation

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and global rewards, ideally in a high-growth or publicly traded technology company, 4+ years managing people
• Strong expertise in broad-based compensation, executive compensation, equity programs, and global market pricing. CCP, CBP, CEBS preferred
• Proven ability to build and scale Total Rewards infrastructure, including processes, systems, job architecture, and governance practices
• Embody a bold, builder’s mindset—agile, curious, resilient, and fueled by grit—embracing change as an opportunity to innovate, grow, and create People-first solutions that elevate the Commerce experience
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills; strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building capabilities; ability to influence…