Full-Time

Head of Total Rewards

Updated on 12/20/2024

SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$193k - $283kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Flexible work environment allows for in-office or remote work.

Category
Financial Analysis
Financial Planning
Accounting
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • 10+ years working in tech company total rewards (compensation and benefits) or management consulting
  • 3+ years of people management experience
  • Proven ability to innovate in the rewards space and develop success metrics
  • Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Sheets/Excel wizardry - vlookups, index matches, etc. with a penchant for data visualization
  • A love of numbers and data, with an open-minded approach to problem solving
  • Comfort working in an agile work environment; you’re quick on your feet
  • Assertion when required; you’re able to challenge and be challenged both internally and with clients in a constructive and respectful way
  • Strong problem solving skills; you’re able to quickly digest a problem and evaluate solutions and then empower others to deliver
  • Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and promote a calm and considered approach
  • A desire to consistently improve efficiency and quality of delivery
  • Excellent time management skills and written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Translate our compensation and benefits philosophy into a tactical execution plan for employees with a focus on our annual equity refresh program and salary reviews
  • Partner with Finance to forecast and lead multi-year financial models including annual merit, promotion, and equity budgets
  • Build our total rewards employee value proposition; driving employee communications to inform various reward values across offerings (cash, equity, benefits, perks, etc.) to attract, retain, and engage fellow Geeks
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of compensation and benefits experts
  • Collaborate and consult with HR Business Partners and Recruiting on offers, promotions, transfers, and develop policies and guidelines
  • Forecast and propose a long-term compensation and equity strategy roadmap that is competitive in the marketplace while keeping in mind the equity pool
  • Iterate upon our current compensation model while working with our executive team – particularly our CFO and CEO – and board to build a truly innovative total rewards and equity program
  • Develop the annual calendar of core activities and lead the preparation of materials for the Compensation Committee

SeatGeek operates as a major event ticket search engine, allowing users to search for, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, comedy shows, and sports events. The platform aggregates ticket listings from various sellers, enabling users to easily compare prices and seating options to find the best deals. This user-friendly interface sets SeatGeek apart from its competitors in the ticketing market. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on ticket sales, as well as through advertising and partnerships with event organizers and venues. SeatGeek aims to enhance the ticket-buying experience for consumers while helping event organizers reach a larger audience.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$392.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Aston Villa and Minnesota United FC strengthen sports market presence.
  • Potential IPO in 2024 could provide capital for expansion and innovation.
  • Recognition in unitQ Awards highlights commitment to high-quality user experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from TickPick and StubHub may impact market share.
  • Potential IPO could face challenges due to unfavorable market conditions.
  • Partnership with Most Valuable Promotions may not yield expected returns.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's Deal Score offers unique value assessment for event tickets.
  • The Columbus event calendar personalizes event recommendations based on user preferences.
  • SeatGeek aggregates listings, providing comprehensive ticket comparison for users.

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Benefits

Health insurance coverage

paid time off

Matching 401k program

Parental leave

Monthly ticket-purchase stipend for live events

Paid for subscriptions to services like One Medical, Ginger.io and Headspace

Team events

Flexible work environment - work remote or in the office as you please

Home office stipend