Vice President - Total Rewards & HRIS

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity.

With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required.

We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Vice President of Total Rewards and HRIS to lead Fivetran’s global compensation strategy and execution.

Based out of our Oakland, CA headquarters and reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will design and continuously refine Fivetran’s compensation framework—covering base pay, variable pay, equity, and executive compensation—to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

As a thought partner and leader, you’ll collaborate with Finance, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and executive stakeholders to ensure our programs are market-competitive, equitable, and aligned with Fivetran’s high-growth trajectory.

What You’ll Do

Compensation Strategy & Design

• Develop and implement Fivetran’s compensation philosophy, ensuring alignment with our culture, organizational goals, and market trends.
• Continuously benchmark and analyze market data to maintain competitive and equitable salary structures globally.

Executive & Equity Compensation

• Partner with the Chief People Officer and executive leadership to shape executive compensation frameworks, including board-level discussions where applicable.
• Oversee the design and administration of equity programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with Fivetran’s growth objectives.

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Lead the annual compensation review cycle, including salary adjustments, bonus programs, and equity grants.
• Establish and maintain governance processes to ensure compliance with all relevant labor and regulatory requirements, in each region Fivetran operates.

Data-Driven Insights & Analytics

• Use analytics and market research to inform executive decisions, monitor pay equity, and identify trends affecting compensation strategies.
• Collaborate with HRIS teams to enhance compensation tools and dashboards, enabling real-time insights and forecasting.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management.

• Work closely with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to design compelling total rewards packages for new hires, promotions, and retention strategies.
• Communicate compensation policies and changes to leadership, managers, and employees in a transparent and engaging manner.
• Champion a culture of fairness, inclusion, and pay transparency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing compensation team, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to ensure the team stays ahead of evolving compensation best practices.

Skills We’re Looking For

• Extensive Compensation Expertise: 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including global and executive compensation, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Proven success using data to drive decisions, simplify complex frameworks, and make recommendations to C-level executives.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how compensation programs impact broader organizational objectives, including financial planning and talent strategies.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing and communicating effectively with senior executives, board members, and cross-functional partners.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with compensation analytics tools, HRIS platforms, and relevant compliance regulations.
• Leadership & Team Building: Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and motivate a growing team; committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Bonus Skills​

• CCP certification is a plus.

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The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the target position and level.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Our job titles may span more than one career level.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands.

The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Oakland Pay Range

$250,000—$310,000 USD

Perks and Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance**
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

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*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information_

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We’re honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we’re proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream.

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Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers.

We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.

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