Senior Director, Total Rewards
Apptronik· People
Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA)$275k - $325kFull-TimePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Senior Director, Total Rewards at Apptronik owning compensation and benefits strategy end-to-end, partnering with Finance, Legal, and People Partners, with a focus on attracting, rewarding, and retaining talent in a high-growth tech environment.
Responsibilities
- Own job architecture, leveling frameworks, and salary structures across engineering, business, and operations functions
- Lead compensation cycles (merit, equity refresh, promotions), including modeling, calibration, and manager communications
- Conduct regular market benchmarking using Radford or comparable surveys; maintain salary bands and refresh annually
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer strategy, competitive positioning, and real-time compensation intelligence
- Partner with Legal and Finance on equity mechanics, liquidity events, and board materials; build education resources that help employees understand and value their ownership
- Own the full benefits lifecycle — broker relationships, annual renewal, plan design, cost modeling, and employee communication; serve as the escalation point for complex claims and coverage questions
- Evaluate and evolve the benefits portfolio to remain competitive in the tech and robotics talent market
- Oversee leave of absence administration and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
- Ensure programs comply with FLSA, ACA, ERISA, and applicable state laws; maintain plan documents, SPDs, and governance documentation
- Build dashboards and conduct pay equity analyses that give leadership clear visibility into total rewards spend and support a fair, data-informed workplace
Qualifications
- Total Rewards Depth: 12+ years in compensation, total rewards, or related people operations role
Skills
Required:Total Rewards strategyAnalytical modelingCommunication of complex concepts
Benefits
- Not specified in the text
Last updated Sep 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Apptronik
One Platform for the Future of Work
Apptronik designs humanoid robotics platforms with mobility, manipulation, and human-centered interaction to support people in the workplace.
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