Cribl is a fast-growing, remote-first company with a mission to unlock the value of all observability data. At our core, we believe in shipping phenomenal products and doing good by our customers and communities. We provide our customers with a new and unprecedented level of observability, intelligence, and control over their real-time data. We're backed by Sequoia and CRV, and our products are deployed in some of the largest organizations in the world processing 100s of TB and PB of IT & Security data, and managed by Site Reliability Engineers, System Engineers, and Technical Operations teams. 

Ahead of a period of planned, substantive growth, we are thrilled to welcome an exceptional Head of Total Rewards & People Operations to build the practice at Cribl. A successful candidate will strike a balance between operator and executer, leading our growing Total Rewards & People Operations team while also providing hands-on support and consultation to the business. Through your leadership, you will successfully evolve and execute our strategic people initiatives, apply market benchmarks and creative insights to craft values-aligned total rewards offerings, establish a foundation for enterprise-grade infrastructure, and drive people programs and processes at scale. As a core member of the People Leadership Team, you will help to prime a remote-first talent strategy, design and deploy strategic people initiatives, and evolve equitable engagement programs to attract, onboard, and enable the people who power a generational company, like Cribl.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of People and based anywhere within the United States or Canada, this role is critical to the success of the business as Cribl scales.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a growing team with a focus on employee experience as it relates to compensation, benefits, compliance, policy and people systems (HRIS, ATS, etc.).
• Own the development and implementation of a total rewards philosophy, from design to execution, iterating along with key organizational inflectional points. Partner directly with executives, board members, and key stakeholders/partners on the multi-year compensation philosophy, plans, and implementation.
• Contribute to the strategy of the global rewards function on an overall basis and as a key senior member of the Global Total Rewards leadership team.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional initiatives that impact compensation to ensure alignment with overall total compensation philosophy and growing our business in accordance to our business strategy.
• Drive operational excellence and continued process improvement through the effective design, implementation, and administration of key people systems and technology.
• Partner with the People Leadership team to define and develop innovative solutions in the areas of technology, service delivery, and analytics & insights.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Attract, develop, and retain key talent across the Total Rewards & People Operations team, leading a high-performing organization that operates in anticipation of business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of proven experience managing and scaling Total Rewards & People Operations teams with at least 5 years of experience managing managers.
• Experience supporting total rewards programs including regular analysis of market data and leading compensation efforts though performance cycles.
• Experience scoping, designing, and implementing enterprise-grade people technologies across the HR tech stack, with emphasis on HRIS, ATS, and analytics.
• Knowledge of total rewards and people operations policies & procedures with a demonstrated a track record of prioritizing, defining, developing, and rolling out scalable solutions that address the needs of the business.
• Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to large groups, fellow leaders, and teammates of all levels.
• Demonstrated practice of interpreting data and analytics, drawing upon insights, and leveraging established benchmarks/case studies to inform interventions.
• Experience building and scaling systems, processes, programs, and teams within a global, rapidly growing environment. Deep understanding of relevant employment laws.

Bonus Points / Preferred Skills:

• Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Previous experience operating within a global, remote-first environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Stock Options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan offered
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Career Growth
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy, including 2 Floating Holidays to use for holidays you observe
• Social Responsibility Employee Group that reflects our value-driven company culture

Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed. We work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.