VP of Total Rewards, Analytics

Job Description: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a global total rewards strategy that is competitive, equitable, and aligned with KnowBe4's compensation philosophy across all operating regions Build and mature international compensation frameworks, replacing US-centric processes with globally consistent, scalable structures that reflect local market conditions and regulatory requirements Own the full integration and optimization of total rewards data and workflows within Workday, ensuring real-time data integrity, automated workflows, and a seamless employee experience across all geographies Drive the adoption of AI and advanced analytics tools to automate compensation analysis, surface pay equity insights, model scenario impacts, and reduce manual, error-prone processes Establish and lead an ongoing global compensation benchmarking program: define benchmark methodology, identify positions below market, and develop a structured multi-year roadmap to close identified gaps in alignment with budget and business priorities Partner with FP&A, CFO, and Executive Leadership to design and administer compensation programs including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, bonuses, commissions, and RSUs that drive company performance Conduct regular pay equity analyses across geographies and demographic groups; develop and present action plans to address identified gaps Simplify and reduce complexity in total rewards operations — rationalizing policies, eliminating redundant processes, and establishing clear governance and decision-making frameworks Review job descriptions and provide recommended pay ranges in accordance with market data, KnowBe4's compensation philosophy, and budget guidelines Work with budget owners on annual headcount and compensation budget planning, including total compensation package modeling for new and existing roles Ensure Total Compensation dashboards within Workday are accurate, current, and well-utilized, with effective employee training and communications Manage participation in global compensation surveys; analyze and apply findings to maintain market competitiveness Develop executive presentations and board materials on total rewards strategy, benchmarking results, and gap remediation progress Lead the HR Analytics function, providing business leaders with data-driven workforce insights and measurement frameworks to support strategic decisions Perform ad-hoc analysis and projects to support operational and strategic business decisions Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Human Resources Management, or related field Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in global compensation and/or total rewards, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility and subject matter expertise Demonstrated experience designing and managing compensation programs across multiple countries and regions — ability to navigate diverse legal, regulatory, and cultural compensation environments is essential Deep expertise in Workday HCM, including compensation module configuration, integration design, reporting, and data governance; experience migrating from fragmented systems to a unified Workday environment strongly preferred Proven ability to leverage AI and automation tools (e.g., ML-based benchmarking tools, compensation analytics platforms) to improve decision quality and operational efficiency Strong command of compensation benchmarking methodology, including survey participation, job matching, market positioning analysis, and multi-year pay strategy development Experience building and communicating structured multi-year plans to address compensation gaps, balancing strategic intent with budget realities Strong working knowledge of variable compensation plans, equity incentive plans, and executive compensation in multinational private or public companies Exceptional analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query) and experience with data visualization tools Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Business Partners, and executive leadership Ability to lead, manage, and deliver complex compensation projects while providing strategic, tactical, and technical support to senior leaders High attention to detail; capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly to varied audiences Manages highly confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound business judgment CEP (Certified Equity Professional) designation preferred, or actively working toward it Experience with HRIS reporting and People Analytics platforms. Benefits: company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets employee referral bonuses adoption assistance tuition reimbursement certification reimbursement certification completion bonuses