Harness is a rapidly growing startup that is disrupting the software delivery market. We are building an intelligent software delivery platform that enables engineers to deliver software faster, with higher quality, and less effort. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Efficiency, Continuous Verification, and Continuous Features. The platform is designed to help companies accelerate their cloud initiatives as well as their adoption of containers and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Amazon ECS.

Harness recently raised $115 million in financing, reaching a valuation of $1.7 billion in just three years after launching from stealth. With a total of $195 million in financing to date, Harness investors include IVP, Menlo Ventures, Unusual Ventures, Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Citi Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Sorenson Capital, and Thomvest Ventures.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Director, Total Rewards to join our Global Talent team! The ideal candidate thrives in the startup environment, is very hands-on, naturally curious and highly collaborative. This is a great opportunity to be the first TW hire and build the group from the ground up at a dynamic, global company. This position can be located anywhere within the U.S., but will work closely with team members located on the West Coast so be flexible.

Key Responsibilities

• The Director, Total Rewards will lead Harness’s compensation and benefits programs by:
• Reviewing and maintaining the global cash compensation ranges including creating additional ranges as needed; ensuring ranges are based on verifiable market data and perform ongoing review and analysis.
• Staying abreast of market trends by industry, location and role to ensure Harness’s Total Rewards programs stay competitive
• Partnering with the Talent Acquisition team to compile additional data intelligence to supplement other market data.
• Providing recommendations on process and program improvements and partnering with internal stakeholders in HR Operations, Finance and Accounting to ensure alignment across all functions.
• Partnering with the Director, HR Business Partners and Finance on compensation budgets and planned Talent reviews.
• Playing a key role in headcount budget planning; ensuring that budgets align with the current ranges and appropriate budgets are set for new roles.
• Owning the annual compensation calendar.
• Managing relationships and projects with external partners, consultants and vendors as it relates to compensation and benefits.
• Creating and/or managing Total Rewards summaries and collateral for candidates and employees in partnership with external brokers and partners.
• Managing global benefits renewals and the implementation of new benefits as needed.
• Being responsible for aligning all Total Rewards programs align with the company’s and the CEOs compensation philosophy, mission and values.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of total rewards experience
• Experience managing total rewards for a global workforce is a must
• Able to stand up a new function within the HR organization, including planning for team growth to support company growth and needs
• Experience using HRIS and Compensation tools, able to evaluate and recommend new tools and able to make impactful improvements in a short period of time
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills required - this position will work with Talent team members, Finance and Accounting leads as well as organizational leaders
• Advanced Excel skill is a requirement
• You have an eye for identifying problems and recommending and implementing solutions
• Highly organized with attention to detail and advise toward action

What you will have at Harness

• Competitive salary and early-stage stock options
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events
• TGIF-Off program
• Remote office stipend
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Monthly Food & Beverage Reimbursement Program

Harness in the News

• Harness snags $85M Series C on $1.7B valuation as revenue grows 3x
• #6 - Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2021 list
• #17 on Forbes Top 50 Cloud Companies to Work For
• #47 on LinkedIn’ Top 50 Companies to Work For

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.