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Head of Total Rewards

Aurora
Dallas, Texas
Full Time
Posted October 14, 2025
$211k - $359k
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Job Description

The job involves leading the development and execution of Aurora's global total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and executive compensation strategies, to attract, retain, and motivate talent while ensuring compliance and internal equity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, execution, and refinement of Aurora's global total rewards programs, including compensation and benefits strategies.
  • Manage the design and delivery of salary, bonus, equity, and recognition programs to attract, retain, and remain competitive in the talent market.
  • Oversee the annual compensation planning cycle, including benchmarking, merit increases, bonus payouts, and equity grants.
  • Partner with People Leadership to steward job architecture, pay ranges, market benchmarking, and internal equity guardrails.
  • Oversee Aurora’s benefits and wellbeing programs, ensuring they are competitive, inclusive, and compliant with regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits, including disclosures and reporting.
  • Build and maintain compensation and benefits analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead and develop the Total Rewards team, fostering a culture of trust, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Requirements

  • 12 years of progressive compensation and benefits experience, including executive compensation leadership in a publicly traded company.
  • Experience supporting Compensation Committees and working directly with board-level stakeholders.
  • Deep knowledge of compensation structures including base salary, bonus, equity, and equity vehicles such as RSUs, PSUs, options, and ESPP.
  • Familiarity with SEC regulations, proxy disclosure, and CDA reporting.
  • Strong modeling, analytics, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • Proven experience to lead through influence in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: 211,000 - 359,000 per year
Annual bonus eligibility
Equity compensation
Benefits (unspecified, but included in total rewards)

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