Total Rewards Team Lead

We are looking for a Total Rewards Team Lead / Head to build and scale a high-impact Total Rewards function in a fast-growing, multi-country environment. This role is hands-on from day one and will evolve into a leadership position depending on your experience and impact. You will design and implement Total Rewards frameworks from scratch, ensuring they are scalable, competitive, and aligned with business goals across multiple geographies and employment models. What You’ll Do Build and own the Total Rewards function end-to-end from a zero baseline Design and implement compensation frameworks (salary bands, benchmarking, review cycles) Develop and maintain equity and long-term incentive programs (including ESOP frameworks) Create benefits strategy tailored to different countries and employment types Establish clear and scalable policies for contractors, employees, and hybrid setups Lead compensation and promotion cycles, including calibration and governance Partner with Finance and leadership on budgeting, cost control, and workforce planning Build a data-driven approach to rewards, including analytics and reporting Ensure compliance with local regulations across multiple jurisdictions Support hiring by designing competitive and consistent offer frameworks Over time: build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team What we are looking for Experience in Total Rewards in high-growth, fast-scaling companies Proven track record of building frameworks from scratch (not just operating existing ones) Strong expertise in global compensation, benefits, and equity programs Hands-on experience with multiple employment models (employment, contractors, EOR, service agreements) across different countries Ability to operate independently and execute without an existing team Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with data and benchmarks Business-oriented thinking with the ability to balance competitiveness and cost efficiency Experience working in multi-country environments Nice to have: experience in fintech or Tech global international companies Nice to have: familiarity with People Tech and HRIS tools Why would it be cool to work with us? What we create Modern banking services for millions of Filipinos Cutting-edge solutions based on the best world practices and AI implementation Licensed neobank aiming to be a unicorn and leading fintech in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia A business capable of raising over $200MM from the ADQ (the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi), World Bank Group and other investors despite the challenging market An environment that allows you to launch new products in 3-4 months A basis for expanding into new markets all over the world What we offer Passionate international team spanning the globe Rapid professional growth. Merit (and merit only) rules the day Reward for performance and long-term success of Salmon Fast track to grow internationally New office in Manila, Philippines Relocation support for eligible candidates Medical insurance, health and wellness benefits Program of events and activities both online and in person