Senior Total Rewards Manager (Hardware)

TL;DR

Senior Total Rewards Manager (HR): Designing and scaling compensation, benefits, and equity strategies for an electric boat manufacturer with an accent on market benchmarking and regulatory compliance. Focus on building scalable rewards systems to support organizational growth from 200 to 500+ employees while maintaining competitive pay bands.

Location: On-site in Torrance, CA (Los Angeles headquarters)

Salary: $140,000 – $170,000

Company

hirify.global is an electric boat company dedicated to defining the future of boating and driving positive environmental change.

What you will do

• Define and manage hirify.global's compensation philosophy, salary bands, and equity strategy across all roles.
• Lead annual and off-cycle compensation planning, including bonus cycles, promotions, and equity refreshes.
• Benchmark pay using industry datasets to ensure market competitiveness and business pragmatism.
• Design and administer comprehensive benefits programs, including health, 401(k), and wellness perks.
• Build systems and documentation to scale total rewards as the team grows to 500+ employees.
• Ensure full compliance with federal and California pay transparency and equal pay regulations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards covering both exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Proficiency with benchmarking tools (Pave, Radford, Mercer) and HRIS platforms (Rippling, Gusto).
• Experience with equity compensation design (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs).
• Strong analytical modeling skills and proficiency in leveraging modern AI tools to increase efficiency.
• Must be able to work on-site in Torrance, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling total rewards within a fast-growing startup.
• Professional background in EV, hardware, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Personal passion for boating and the water.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity ownership in hirify.global.
• 99% employer-paid health coverage (medical, dental, and vision).
• Semi-annual impact-based bonuses and 401(k) access.
• Unique perks: Annual Water Fund stipend and Captain Training certification.
• On-site benefits: Daily team lunches, snacks, and regular "boat days".
• Parental leave and a values-driven culture centered on ownership, empathy, and pragmatism.