SeatGeek · 20 hours ago
Head of Total Rewards & HR Operations
New York, New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$290K/yr - $335K/yr
14+ years expSeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. As the Head of Total Rewards & HR Operations, you will architect the global strategy for compensation, benefits, equity, payroll, mobility, and HR systems, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered.
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Responsibilities
Architect the Strategy: Define and evolve a multi-year global rewards philosophy that balances market competitiveness with SeatGeek’s unique culture
Partner with executives & the Board: Act as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and CHRO. You will lead the preparation for Compensation Committee meetings and design innovative equity programs that align with long-term shareholder value
Own financial Stewardship: Partner closely with Finance to build sophisticated models for merit cycles, promotions, and equity burn rates, ensuring we scale responsibly
Elevate the Employee Experience: You’ll ensure our team doesn't just receive a paycheck, but truly understands the value of their equity, benefits, and perks
Modernize HR Ops: Lead the charge in leveraging AI and automation to streamline HR Operations, making our internal processes as seamless as our fan-facing app
Empower the Team: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of compensation, benefits, and ops professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and data-driven empathy
Qualification
Required
14+ years of experience in Total Rewards or Management Consulting
At least 5 years leading teams in a high-growth tech environment
Deep, intuitive understanding of equity mechanics (RSUs, Options, etc.)
Ability to calculate and track burn rates, overhang, and dilution
Ability to translate complex cap table data into clear, actionable forecasts for the CFO and Board
Proficiency in data visualization to make complex financial concepts digestible for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
Ability to pivot from a board-level presentation to a granular payroll audit
Strong communication skills to challenge the status quo and drive change thoughtfully and constructively
Benefits
Equity stake
Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely
A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
Unlimited PTO
Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave
401(k) matching program
Student loan support resources
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
Up to $25k towards family building and reproductive health services
Gender-affirming care support program
$500 per year for wellness expenses
Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
$120 per month to spend on tickets to live events
Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music
Company
SeatGeek
SeatGeek operates a mobile-focused ticket platform and search engine that lets fans buy and sell tickets for events.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$400.1MKey Investors
AccelGlynn Capital ManagementTCV
2022-08-31Series E· $238M
2020-01-01Series Unknown
2017-04-18Series D· $57M
Leadership Team
Jack Groetzinger
Co-Founder and CEO
Eric Waller
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2025-12-08
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