Apptronik

Director, Total Rewards

Austin, TX · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

As our Director, Total Rewards, you'll be a founding architect of how we attract, reward, and retain world-class talent in one of the most competitive markets on the planet.
Oversee leave of absence administration and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
You build models, identify trends, and translate complex data into clear insights for Finance, Legal, and Board-level audiences.
Level will be calibrated to your experience and what you're ready to own from day one.
Compensation Design & Management
Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer strategy, competitive positioning, and real-time compensation intelligence
Ensure programs comply with FLSA, ACA, ERISA, and applicable state laws; maintain plan documents, SPDs, and governance documentation
We actively work to build a team that reflects the full range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives - and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, even if you don't check every box.

Builder's Instinct: You bring structure to ambiguity and take ownership through to execution - no playbook required.
You bring structure to ambiguity and take ownership through to execution - no playbook required.

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in a venture-backed or high-growth company strongly preferred
transferable depth from other dynamic environments welcome

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
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
Ensure programs comply with FLSA, ACA, ERISA, and applicable state laws; maintain plan documents, SPDs, and governance documentation

10+ years in compensation, total rewards, or a related people operations role, ideally in a high-growth or tech environment.
Breadth across comp strategy, equity, and benefits matters more than any single credential.
Lead compensation cycles (merit, equity refresh, promotions), including modeling, calibration, and manager communications
Partner with Legal and Finance on equity mechanics, liquidity events, and board materials; build education resources that help employees understand and value their ownership
Build dashboards and conduct pay equity analyses that give leadership clear visibility into total rewards spend and support a fair, data-informed workplace
Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
Director, Total Rewards
You'll own compensation and benefits strategy end-to-end, partnering with Finance, Legal, and People Partners, and reporting to the VP, People Operations.
Evaluate and evolve the benefits portfolio to remain competitive in the tech and robotics talent market

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