Senior Director, Total Rewards

• Build and articulate Etsy's Total Rewards philosophy - one that reflects how our business actually works, not generic market practice.
• Translate Etsy's business strategy and performance philosophy into a comp and benefits approach that rewards the right behaviors and supports a high-performing culture.
• Anticipate where the market is moving (inclusive of tech best practices) and keep Etsy's programs ahead of it.
• Make the high-stakes calls (merit matrix design, benefits architecture, equity program structure, executive comp positioning) and be accountable for their business impact.

• Use market data, principles, and business context together to make decisions; resist the pull toward rule-following when the rule doesn't serve the outcome.
• Treat employee equity as a real standard and design programs that hold up to that bar across the full workforce.
• Build a business case when you need to push back on constraints; know when to hold and when to adapt.

• Show up each day asking "what can we do better?" "What's the next problem to solve in how we attract and retain talent?"
• Identify creative options within real constraints rather than defaulting to what's been done before.
• Finalize the benefits strategy redesign, including key vendor decisions and a sustainable benefits portfolio.
• Complete the compensation strategy revamp aligned to Etsy's updated performance philosophy, including merit differentiation and equity program design.

• Manage and develop a Director of Compensation and a Senior Manager of Benefits, alongside their teams.
• Set the standard for how the function operates, including with rigor, through clear communication, and prioritizing outcomes over activity.
• Partner with People Systems, People Operations, and HRBPs to ensure programs are accurately reflected in systems and smoothly administered.

• Lead preparation of compensation committee materials alongside external advisors; present recommendations directly to the compensation committee.
• Communicate Total Rewards strategy and changes to executives and, when needed, to the broader workforce, in plain language that people can act on.

• The Total Rewards space is changing fast. AI is reshaping how companies benchmark pay, identify equity gaps, model scenarios, and personalize benefits. We expect you to have a point of view on where technology adds real value, evaluate new tools with appropriate skepticism, and build a team that works smarter because of the tools they use.
• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require. You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

• 12+ years in total rewards, with meaningful expertise across both compensation and benefits.
• Experience leading senior practitioners - directors or senior managers who themselves run programs and teams.
• A track record of setting and executing Total Rewards strategy, not just administering programs.
• Comfort at the executive level - advising a CHRO or CFO, presenting to a board compensation committee, making recommendations that involve real tradeoffs.
• Strong financial fluency. You can build a business case, pressure-test assumptions, and hold your own in a budget conversation.
• Experience at a public company with equity program complexity (RSUs, equity plan management, SEC disclosure familiarity).

• Experience leading a function through active redesign - benefits strategy, comp philosophy overhaul, or both.
• Background in tech or a similarly dynamic, distributed workforce environment.
• Familiarity with Workday or comparable HRIS (Human Resources Information System) at a strategy level.

• Geo-1: 240,000.00 - 324,000.00 USD Annual
• Geo-2: 216,000.00 - 292,000.00 USD Annual

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship or immigration status, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview or hiring process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.