Full-Time

Total Rewards Program Manager

Posted on 10/22/2024

Kong

Kong

501-1,000 employees

API management and connectivity solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$133.6k - $166.9kAnnually

+ Sales Incentives

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CEBS, CCP) preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in total rewards, specifically in pension and benefits management, with exposure to compensation strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of US and global benefits and pension best practices, regulations and trends.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings effectively.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and proven flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across cultures and functions.
  • Proficiency with Workday.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and manage global employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other benefit offerings.
  • Develop and enhance the global pension strategy, ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Conduct regular market benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitiveness of benefits programs and make recommendations for improvements to benefit offerings based on employee needs and market trends.
  • Collaborate with external vendors and partners to optimize benefits administration and communication.
  • Support the development and implementation of global compensation strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Support salary survey work and analysis to inform compensation decisions.
  • Assist in the management of annual salary review processes and performance-related pay programs.
  • Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of benefit and pension programs and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on total rewards strategies.
  • Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees about total rewards programs.
  • Foster a culture of transparency and engagement regarding compensation, benefits, and retirement planning.
  • Partner with People, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment of total rewards initiatives with broader organizational strategies.
  • Stay informed of global trends and best practices in total rewards to inform program development.
  • Ensure all programs comply with local labor laws and regulations across regions.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting requirements related to benefits and pension programs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CEBS, CCP) preferred.

Kong specializes in API management and connectivity, providing tools that help businesses manage, secure, and optimize their APIs, which are crucial for software applications to communicate. The main product, Kong Gateway, is a fast and flexible API gateway capable of handling up to 50,000 transactions per second per node, ensuring efficient API traffic management. Additionally, Kong offers Kong Konnect, a SaaS platform for API management, and Kong Mesh, which manages microservices that work together in larger applications. Unlike many competitors, Kong combines open-source technology with enterprise solutions, allowing clients to access core features for free while offering premium services for businesses. The goal of Kong is to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance for a wide range of clients, from startups to large enterprises, in a rapidly growing market.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$334.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kong raised $175 million to enhance AI connectivity, boosting its market position.
  • Kong's Premium Technology Partner Program fosters innovation and expands its ecosystem.
  • Kong's focus on API security aligns with rising demand due to AI-enhanced threats.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid AI evolution may outpace Kong's current API security measures.
  • Increased competition from AI API leaders like OpenAI and Google pressures Kong to innovate.
  • New executive appointments may disrupt existing customer relationships or internal processes.

What makes Kong unique

  • Kong offers a high-performance API gateway supporting 50,000 transactions per second per node.
  • Kong's open-source model attracts a wide range of clients, from startups to enterprises.
  • Kong Insomnia 10 introduces GenAI capabilities, enhancing API development and testing efficiency.

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