Director, Total Rewards

<div class="content-intro">Hi, We’re AffiniPay! AffiniPay is a leading fintech company, based out of Austin, Texas. As the market leader in professional services payments and practice management software, AffiniPay’s tech products serve legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms. AffiniPay has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well! </div>Reporting into the SVP, People, we are seeking a strategic and data-driven Director of Total Rewards to lead the design, implementation, and execution of innovative compensation and benefits programs that support our fast-growing SaaS organization. This role will be critical in ensuring our total rewards offerings are competitive, scalable, and aligned with our mission to attract and retain top tech talent in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate is experienced in high-growth, tech-driven environments and understands how to balance employee needs, compliance, and business objectives to build world-class total rewards strategies that support scale and equity across global teams.What You’ll DoCompensation Strategy & Execution<ul><li>Architect and manage competitive compensation frameworks across all levels, including base salary, bonus/incentive structures, and equity programs tailored for the SaaS industry.</li><li>Lead annual compensation planning cycles including merit reviews, promotions, and variable pay assessments.</li><li>Partner with Talent Acquisition and department heads to develop compensation offers aligned with internal pay equity and external market trends.</li><li>Leverage benchmarking tools and market data specific to tech/SaaS (e.g., Radford, Comp Analyst, Culpepper, Option Impact, etc) to inform compensation decisions.</li><li>Oversee the Global Payroll Process and optimize for efficiency within Workday. </li></ul>Benefits & Wellness Programs<ul><li>With support from the Benefits and Compliance Manager, oversee global benefits programs with a strong focus on innovation, employee well-being, and cost-efficiency.</li><li>Continuously assess and evolve benefit offerings to meet the needs of a remote-first or hybrid workforce, with emphasis on mental health, flexibility, and inclusive access.</li><li>Direct Manager of Benefits and Compliance and help oversee the vendor relationships and ensure optimal service and pricing, especially as we scale across geographies.</li></ul>Equity & Long-Term Incentives<ul><li>Drive equity compensation strategy including grant design, refresh cycles, and employee education to ensure understanding and value.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance and Legal on the administration and reporting of stock-based compensation, ensuring alignment with company financials and cap table strategies.</li><li>Support executive compensation design and governance in alignment with industry norms and board expectations.</li></ul>Compliance, Governance & Communication<ul><li>Ensure total rewards practices meet legal requirements globally (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA,GDPR) and support future expansion.</li><li>Regularly review and refresh total rewards policies and frameworks</li><li>Lead communication strategies that clearly articulate the value of total rewards offerings to employees.</li></ul>Analytics & Reporting<ul><li>Own compensation and benefits analytics to track program effectiveness, equity, and competitiveness. </li><li>Present regular updates to executive leadership with data-informed insights and recommendations. </li><li>In partnership with Sr. People Analyst, create dashboards and reporting tools to inform People and Finance strategy.</li></ul>About You<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree a plus.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">8–10+ years of total rewards experience, with significant time in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong expertise in compensation design, equity administration, and global benefits strategy.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent analytical skills and comfort with compensation modeling and data visualization.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working cross-functionally with executive, finance, legal, and people teams scaling environments.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong business and financial acumen; ability to link people strategy to business performance.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence and utilizing various resources to gain efficiencies across Total Rewards. </li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with International Benefits a plus including supporting and Employer of Record model in various countries.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">This position is preferred to be located in Austin, Texas.</li></ul>Nice to Haves<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">SHRM-SCP, or SPHR</li></ul><div class="content-conclusion">Our StoryFounded in 2005, AffiniPay’s mission is to build technology products that helps professionals focus on the work they love. As the leader in the professional payments industry, AffiniPay’s products serve legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms. Our portfolio of software solutions include MyCase (Legal Practice Management Software), CASEpeer (Practice Management for Personal Injury Firms), and Docketwise (Immigration & Case Management Software). Our portfolio of payment solutions include LawPay (Legal), AffiniPay for Associations (Associations), CPACharge (Accounting Professionals), and ClientPay (Architect, Engineer, and Construction). AffiniPay’s products serve over one hundred thousand users, and we are noted as one of the fastest growing tech companies in Austin, Texas. We are constantly looking for talent to join our team to continue playing a key part in unlocking our potential.  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at AffiniPayAt AffiniPay, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.  Benefits that Benefit You! As a people first culture, we believe it is important that our teammates are happy, healthy, and productive.  In order to best support that, AffiniPay provides award-winning benefits that can make a difference in your life - right now and for the future.<ul><li>All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage - Choose from our 2 available health plans based on what fits you and/or your family!</li><li>Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too!</li><li>RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy! </li><li>We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match</li><li>Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees</li><li>Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships</li><li>Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers</li><li>Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses</li><li>We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country</li><li>D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff</li><li>An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups</li></ul>  Security AdvisoryOur hiring teams at AffiniPay are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology.  As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices.  We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the AffiniPay domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process.  All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person.  All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.   </div>

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