What are the responsibilities and job description for the Total Rewards & Engagement Partner position at ALSO.?
About ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
We’re looking for a strategic, analytical Total Rewards & Engagement Partner to design and scale our global compensation, job architecture, benefits, and engagement programs. This role shapes our employee value proposition and ensures our people are supported, motivated, and rewarded as we grow.
What You’ll Do
Why ALSO.
We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.
Perks And Benefits
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
We’re looking for a strategic, analytical Total Rewards & Engagement Partner to design and scale our global compensation, job architecture, benefits, and engagement programs. This role shapes our employee value proposition and ensures our people are supported, motivated, and rewarded as we grow.
What You’ll Do
- Lead global compensation strategy, including salary structures, benchmarking, pay equity, and the annual comp cycle.
- Own and evolve our global job architecture—job families, levels, career paths, and consistent role scoping.
- Develop and maintain compensation models, regional pay differentials, and leveling guidance for managers.
- Partner with Finance on compensation budgets, workforce planning, and cost modeling.
- Support global benefits strategy, vendor management, and well-being programs.
- Lead recognition programs and culture-building initiatives that reinforce our values.
- Create clear communications to help employees and managers understand compensation, benefits, and engagement programs.
- 5–8 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or people analytics, ideally in a global, scaling environment
- Deep experience with job architecture and designing leveling frameworks
- Strong analytical and modeling skills; fluency with compensation benchmarking tools
- Experience running global compensation cycles and advising leaders on compensation decisions
- Experience designing or supporting total rewards programs for hardware engineering organizations or hardware-driven companies
- Experience managing compensation and equity transitions from pre-IPO stock options to RSU-based programs
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
- Experience with global benefits programs and well-being strategy.
- Familiarity with HRIS and compensation planning tools.
- CCP, CBP, or related certifications.
Why ALSO.
We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.
Perks And Benefits
- Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
- Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
- Flexible time off.
- 401(k) match.
Salary : $150,000 - $210,000