Position: Sr. Director of Total Rewards Location: Sunnyvale, CA In support of our hyper-growth Fortinet is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, experienced Global Compensation 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 Design: Lead global compensation architecture, including base pay structures, short- and long-term incentives, equity strategy, and performance-based pay.
- Executive Compensation
- Promote a collaborative, growth-minded, and service-oriented team culture.
Qualifications & Experience
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, including executive compensation leadership in a publicly traded company, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a global, high-growth organization.
- Proven track record in building and evolving scalable compensation and benefits programs aligned with business and talent strategies.
- Familiarity with SEC regulations, proxy disclosure, and CD&A reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree and/or certifications (CCP, CBP, CEBS, SPHR) strongly preferred.
- Expertise in global rewards across diverse geographies, with a deep understanding of U.S. regulations and global compliance considerations.
- Exceptional financial acumen and analytical skills; able to build and interpret complex models and reports to inform executive decision-making.
- Strategic and influential communicator, capable of engaging executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders with credibility and clarity.
- Experience leading teams through growth, change, and complexity, with a focus on mentorship, empowerment, and performance.
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Fortinet
Jul 19, 2025