Director, Total Rewards & Payroll

About Zone & Co.

Zone & Co is a leading SaaS company committed to freeing finance teams from the limitations of clunky, disparate systems and manual processes. Our rapidly growing portfolio of solutions is built on the oracle NetSuite platform (the leading cloud-based ERP software platform) and offers advanced automation and integration solutions to a wide spectrum of business-critical functions, including complex billing & revenue recognition, to off-the-shelf advanced reporting, Payroll, AP automation, payments, reconciliations, approvals and more.

Zone helps over 3,000 companies worldwide work smarter, faster and more securely, whilst maximizing platform value. We do this with a growing innovation-minded team of over two hundred folks, based across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Our journey has only just begun and we are excited to welcome talented individuals looking to grow alongside us. If this sounds interesting to you, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more at www.zoneandco.com or follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zoneandco.

About the Job:

We’re seeking a strategic, roll-up-your-sleeves Director of Total Rewards & Payroll to lead the design and execution of our global compensation, benefits, payroll, and incentive programs. In this high-impact leadership role at the heart of our People Strategy, you’ll build and scale programs that are essential to attracting, retaining, and rewarding top talent,

What You'll Do:

• Own and evolve our global Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, payroll, and incentive design.

• Lead payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and integration with internal systems.

• Drive compensation cycles (merit, bonuses, commissions), build global job leveling and salary structures, and oversee governance of our Company Incentive Plan (CIP).

• Oversee benefit programs worldwide and manage third-party vendor relationships.

• Ensure compliance with tax, labor, and data privacy laws across all regions.

• Support executive and board-level reporting, and advise on executive pay and performance alignment.

• Develop policies, systems, and analytics to drive efficiency, pay equity, and audit readiness.

• Act as a player-coach, balancing strategy with roll-up-your-sleeves execution, while mentoring cross-functional teams.

 What You'll Bring:

• Extensive experience leading global rewards, benefits, and payroll in a high-growth SaaS or fintech environment.

• Strong global payroll knowledge and compliance expertise.

• Proven ability to design and govern incentive programs, including non-sales CIP plans.

• Deep understanding of compensation benchmarking, internal equity, and job architecture.

• Experience with vendor management, HR systems, and compensation analytics.

• A strategic mindset with operational excellence—you can think big and deliver flawlessly.

• High integrity, strong business judgment, and a collaborative leadership style.

• Bachelor’s degree required; CCP, CEBS, or related certifications preferred.

Benefits:

At Zone, our benefits are designed to enrich your life beyond the workplace. Recognizing that work is just a fraction of your overall life experience, we are dedicated to providing robust support. As a fully remote company, we prioritize flexibility and balance. Explore our comprehensive list of benefits at Zoneandco.com.

Zone and Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. This is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we’re eager to further diversify our company. Zone & Co is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and supportive place for you to do some of the greatest work of your career.

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