Head of Global Total Rewards

Company: Shift4
Location: Center Valley
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

About the Role:

We are seeking a hands-on leader to build and oversee Shift4's global compensation and benefits function. This person will be responsible for global benefits, job architecture, global pay structures, executive compensation, and equity programs, while also playing a critical role in M&A integration. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable operating in ambiguity and a fast-paced environment, and experienced in managing and leading global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Compensation and Benefits Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing global compensation team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leaders to provide compensation and benefits strategies that support growth and talent retention.
• Operate both strategically and hands-on, balancing high-level planning with day-to-day execution.
• Set global benefits strategy, working with local team members to execute locally
  Compensation and Benefits Strategy & Operations
  
  • Develop and implement a global job architecture and leveling framework.
  • Establish and manage global salary bands, base pay, and variable compensation structures.
  • Establish and manage global benefits structures
  • Conduct market benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure compensation remains attractive and aligned with company goals.
  • Utilize Workday and other compensation tools for data-driven decision-making and reporting.
    Executive & Equity Compensation
    
    • Partner with outside compensation consultants and CHRO in the administration of executive compensation programs.
    • Partner with Legal and Finance on equity administration, compliance, and reporting.
      M&A Compensation Integration
      
      • Lead compensation and benefits related due diligence and integration efforts for acquired companies, ensuring seamless alignment with Shift4's compensation structures.
      • Develop transition strategies to integrate new employees into global pay frameworks.
        What We're Looking For:
        
        • 10+ years of total rewards experience, with expertise in benefits, global compensation, job architecture, and executive pay.
        • Proven experience managing and leading global teams.
        • Strong background in M&A compensation and benefits, including due diligence and post-merger integration.
        • Prior experience in finance, compensation analysis, or FP&A preferred.
        • Workday experience preferred.
        • Excellent analytics and data-driven decision-making skills.
        • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
        • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence across all levels.
          Why Join Shift4?
          
          • Opportunity to lead and shape a global compensation strategy at a high-growth, public fintech company.
          • Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
          • Equity participation and competitive compensation package.
          • Dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on impact and innovation.
            If you're a high-energy, data-driven leader with a passion for building world-class compensation programs, we'd love to hear from you!
            
            We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Required
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