layiq

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Head of Global Total Rewards at Fastly | LAYIQ

Architect and execute a competitive, end-to-end Total Rewards strategy that aligns with Fastly's overall talent agenda
Collaborate effectively with a wide variety of internal stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, senior management, internal clients, the People leadership team, and develop/mentor the compensation/benefit team members
Serve as an integral member of the HR Leadership team advising on programs impacting the organization as a whole and collaborating with HR Business Partners to understand and address the unique needs of their various client groups.
Leverage knowledge of market conditions and competitive talent landscape to design tailored strategies for compensation concerning key talent segments
Stay on top of total rewards trends and offerings to ensure Fastly’s offerings are fresh, modern, and competitive, culturally relevant around the globe, while aligned with our business strategies
Manage and oversee the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and reporting of executive and equity compensation programs and initiatives
Prepare materials for Fastly’s Compensation Committee and Board of Directors as needed
Direct studies and analysis and engage resources such as external consultants, as needed, to inform the resolution of Total Rewards related questions and issues
Evaluate employee recognition approaches based on best practices and employee engagement objectives; recommend enhancements and partner with other People leaders in support of an integrated talent agenda, particularly with respect to recruiting, learning and development, performance management, compensation, and recognition
Collaborate with benefits providers on renewals or service bids, utilization experience, cost management, and plan design options; review vendors' performance and recommend changes to management
Provide strategic direction, planning, and execution of Fastly’s compensation and benefits programs including health and welfare, 401K/retirement, time-off and flexibility, disability plans, and other various perks
Review the mix of benefits/wellness offerings to employees and assess their effectiveness; make recommendations to vary offerings based on current best practices, cost, and utility of benefits to employees and create a similar global employee experience.
Manage the effective communication of compensation, benefits, and wellness programs to achieve employee awareness, understanding, and appreciation of program offerings
Ensure all programs are administered in compliance with regulations nationally including the management of all compliance filings, reports, and audits related to the administration of employee compensation programs either directly or through vendor and partners
Confer with legal team or outside counsel on legal aspects of plan design, administration, or contested cases.
Core Primary Responsibilities: Global compensation and benefits
C&B "operations" e.g. benchmarking, annual review, retirement programs (incl. 401k fiduciary oversight, global retirement plans), ERISA severance escalations, rewards education
Equity strategy, program design and implementation
Wellness (emotional, physical, financial wellness) program assessment and design
Global mobility
Expatriate policies
Immigration policies
Relocation policies
Executive compensation
Executive compensation program strategy, design and implementation
Manage all comp committee related matters, prepare relevant materials and manage the and cadence/activities including oversight of outside Compensation Consultant to the compensation committee (partner with legal as appropriate)
Work with functional peers and Compensation Committee consultant to prepare compensation information for proxy.
Indirect Responsibility (Partnering with other teams in support of integrated compensation planning):
Pay for performance (partner with talent org)
Performance management (partner with talent org)
Stock admin (reports to Accounting)
Rewards communications

Benefits:

We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly. Curious about our offerings?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. For 2026, we offer 12 paid local holidays, 12 paid company wellness days.
Why Fastly?
We have a huge impact.
Fastly is a small company with a big reach. Not only do our customers have a tremendous user base, but we also support a growing number of open source projects and initiatives
. Outside of code, employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand.
We value diversity.
Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
We are passionate.
Fastly is chock full of passionate people and we’re not ‘one size fits all’. Fastly employs authors, pilots, skiers, parents (of humans and animals), makeup geeks, coffee connoisseurs, and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.
We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit please apply!
A fully completed application and resume or CV are required when applying.
All job applications must be submitted through our official careers site at www.fastly.com/about/careers
. We will never request sensitive information, such as your Social Security number, bank account or credit card information during the application process. All official communication will come from an @ fastly.com or @ recruiting.fastly.com email address.
Fastly is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, family or parental status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal or state disability laws, Fastly will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your Recruiter, or the Fastly Employee Relations team at candidateaccommodations@fastly.com or 501-287-4901.
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. Please see our privacy notice for job applicants.

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