[Hiring] Head of Total Rewards & People Operations @Juniper Square

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Total Rewards & People Operations to lead the design and delivery of our global rewards strategy and people operations function. This senior leader will ensure our compensation, benefits, and people programs are competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with our business objectives as we continue to grow and prepare for IPO readiness.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and People leadership, drive operational excellence across our People systems and processes, and manage and develop a high-performing team.

What you’ll do

• Total Rewards Strategy & Execution
  • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, variable pay, equity, and executive compensation.
  • Partner with the CEO, CFO, and People leadership on executive compensation and IPO readiness, including governance, disclosure requirements, and evolving equity practices.
  • Conduct ongoing market benchmarking and analysis to ensure programs remain competitive and aligned with our talent strategy.
  • Oversee the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus, and equity refresh) with rigor and fairness.
• People Operations Leadership
  • Own and evolve our global People Operations function, ensuring best-in-class employee experience across the entire lifecycle.
  • Oversee core processes including onboarding/offboarding, HRIS data integrity, payroll, compliance, policy development, and employee records management.
  • Implement scalable systems, tools, and workflows to streamline People operations and enable self-service.
  • Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, and compensation regulations across all current and future geographies.
  • Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal to drive cross-functional alignment and operational excellence.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards & People Operations team.
  • Act as a thought partner and advisor to senior leaders on compensation, benefits, and people practices.
  • Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and/or people operations, ideally in a high-growth technology company.
• Demonstrated expertise in global compensation practices (U.S., India, Europe) and executive compensation.
• Experience preparing a company for IPO readiness, including governance and disclosure requirements.
• Strong track record of scaling People Operations in multi-national organizations.
• Skilled at leveraging systems and technology (e.g., HRIS, payroll, equity platforms) to optimize operations.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills.

Compensation

Compensation for this position includes a base salary, bonus, equity, and a variety of benefits. For the U.S. the total annual cash compensation (base salary + bonus) ranges from $280,000 to $350,000. Actual base salaries will be based on candidate-specific factors, including experience, skillset, and location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Mental wellness coverage
• Fertility and growing family support
• Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
• Retirement saving plans
• Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
• Annual professional development stipend