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We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet—and at Rover, our mission is to make it easier to experience that love. Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. We empower our community of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to run their own pet care businesses on Rover with the tools and security of a global company to back them.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with our teams in Barcelona, San Antonio, Spokane, and remote locations. We’ve got a reputation for being a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. We're an agile, fast-growing company, and our leadership comes from some of the world's most respected tech companies. 
At Rover, our furry coworkers are just as important as our human ones—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Along with making the joys of pet parenthood more accessible, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community of pet people—and that starts with our employees.
Who We’re Looking For:Rover’s People Team is growing, and we’re looking to add a Senior Total Rewards Analyst with expertise in both Compensation and Benefits. In this role, you will combine analytical acumen with creative problem-solving to design and administer global total rewards programs that attract and retain top talent. You’ll enjoy diving into the details of data analysis while also thinking strategically about how to evolve our programs to align with Rover’s goals.The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of compensation and benefits programs, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience. You have advanced technical skills, a global mindset, and confidence working with all levels of the business.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations, the Sr. Total Rewards Analyst will support the strategy development, design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits programs for Rover. This role requires strong collaboration with international HR leaders, finance, and external partners to ensure alignment and scalability of programs.Responsibilities: Partner with the Sr. Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations to develop and communicate compensation programs that align with Rover’s business strategy.Provide guidance on compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, and transfers, including executive-level roles.Perform labor market analysis and develop pay structures to attract and retain talent globally.Conduct job evaluations and market pricing for positions across all levels, ensuring alignment with internal structures and external benchmarks.Administer annual salary reviews, merit increases, promotions, and bonus programs.Monitor and evaluate compensation programs for market competitiveness and compliance with applicable laws (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act).Design, implement, and oversee global benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and leave policies, ensuring alignment with employee needs and market trends.Collaborate with brokers and vendors to evaluate, select, and manage benefit offerings in key markets, particularly in the U.S. and Spain.Partner with HR and payroll teams to ensure smooth administration of benefits, including compliance with international and local regulations.Lead the annual open enrollment process and deliver employee communications to drive understanding and engagement with benefits programs.Monitor benefits utilization and costs, making data-driven recommendations to optimize offerings.Stay current on benefits trends, innovations, and compliance requirements, advising senior leaders on potential impacts to Rover’s strategy.Support the design and administration of long-term incentive plans, partnering with finance and external advisors.Collaborate with HR and senior leaders to ensure alignment and integration of compensation and benefits programs globally.Prepare materials for the executive team, compensation committee, and board of directors on various total rewards topics.Lead or contribute to special projects related to compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy.Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in compensation and benefits within a complex, global organization.Proven experience with both compensation and benefits benchmarking processes and vendors, including global partnerships (e.g., Spain).Expertise in administering major benefits programs, such as health and wellness plans, retirement plans, and leave policies.Strong knowledge of international benefits trends and compliance requirements, particularly in Spain and the U.S.Advanced analytical skills with expert-level proficiency in Excel, including sophisticated financial modeling capabilities.Experience extracting and reviewing data from complex systems and delivering data-driven insights to influence decision-makers, including executives and HR colleagues.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach.Strong project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Undergraduate degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.Nice to Have: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).Experience managing global benefits plans in technology companies.Familiarity with long-term incentive plan design and administration.Benefits of Working at Rover.com Competitive compensation401kFlexible PTOCompetitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insuranceCommuter benefitsBring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)Doggy benefits, including $1000 toward adopting your first dogStocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly Regular team activities performed in-person and virtuallyCompensation: In the greater Seattle area the first year salary range is $118,476-$152,686. In Washington State outside of the greater Seattle area the first year salary range is $107,706-138,806. Additionally, Rover offers a long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout and benefits to full-time employees.The cash compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process.Rover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and inventive environment with the best employees. We’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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