Sr. Director Total Rewards (Bay Area)

Position : Sr. Director of Total Rewards

Location : Sunnyvale, CA / Bay Area

In support of our hyper-growth Fortinet is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, experienced Global Rewards Leader. If you are a creative strategic thinker, analytical, have results-oriented leadership with wide-ranging experience in design and delivery of global base salary, incentive, sales compensation, equity and benefits programs for multi-national companies then this is your next career opportunity.

In this role we will be looking to you to enhance our ability to attract, engage and retain talent. You will lead, shape and influence the function to differentiate Fortinet from our competitors. The ideal candidate will take a collaborative and consultative approach with partners and key stakeholders that adds value to the business.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the Global Total Rewards Strategy : Own the end-to-end strategy, governance, and delivery of Total Rewards programs-including compensation, benefits, well-being, and recognition-ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational values.
• Drive Benefits Strategy and Innovation : Lead the global benefits portfolio ensuring offerings meet the needs of a global workforce.
• Scale Benefits Globally : Evaluate and evolve benefits offerings in key markets, ensuring consistency, competitiveness, and compliance. Leverage benchmarking data, employee feedback, and vendor capabilities to expand and refine offerings that promote employee well-being and engagement.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management : Maintain accountability for benefits compliance across all relevant U.S. and global regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, GDPR,local market laws), including internal audits, reporting, and policy development.
• Oversee Compensation : Lead global compensation architecture, including base pay structures, short- and long-term incentives, equity strategy, and performance-based pay.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle, including benchmarking, merit increases, bonus payouts, and equity refresh grants.
• Promote a culture of trust, collaboration, growth-minded, and service-oriented.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Stock Admin, and broader HR organization on systems, processes and policies.

Qualifications & Experience

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $290,000 - $310,000. Please note exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.