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# Head of Total Rewards at Apollo.io

- **Company:** Apollo.io
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $250k–$315k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio/jobs/6226217004

## Job description

[Apollo.io](http://apollo.io/) is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. [Apollo.io](http://apollo.io/) provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, [Apollo.io](http://apollo.io/) turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members.

## Your Role and Impact

As we continue our rapid growth trajectory, we are seeking a forward-thinking and strategic Director, Total Rewards to join our People team. In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of Apollo’s total rewards programs globally, covering compensation, equity, and benefits, and set the standard for how Apollo attracts, rewards, and keeps exceptional people. This role reports directly to the SVP, People and is a key member of the people leadership team.

## Key Responsibilities

- Total Rewards Strategy: Evolve Apollo’s global compensation, equity, and benefits philosophy, aligned with company strategy, competitive positioning, and internal equity. Own the outcomes and report on them to the leadership team.
- Rewarding AI-Amplified Performance: Design, pilot, and scale new models for rewarding people whose output is amplified by new ways of working. Evaluate options such as impact-based pay, equity tied to demonstrated impact, AI compute or token budgets, and flexible level structures. Partner with the Head of Talent Management to define how individual impact is measured when agents do part of the work, and keep the result fair, affordable, and defensible.
- Compensation Architecture: Evolve job architecture, leveling, pay bands, and market pricing as roles change faster than annual cycles. Apply the Corporate Leveling Framework and benchmark against peers.
- Equity Strategy: Own the equity framework across the employee lifecycle, including new hire, refresh, and retention grants, in partnership with Finance and Legal. Model dilution and burn rate against plan.
- Global Benefits Strategy: Ensure benefits programs are market-competitive, scalable, and tailored to regional needs across our key global markets.
- Incentive Plans: Partner with Sales, RevOps, and Finance on variable compensation that rewards outcomes.
- Pay Governance and Compliance: Maintain pay equity, pay transparency, and compliance with compensation laws in every region where Apollo operates.
- Scalability and Systems: Leverage automated, scalable total rewards data, tools, and processes in our own rewards operations, such as market analysis, pay recommendations, and equity modeling.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Legal, Payroll, Equity, and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure we attract and retain top talent.
- Team Leadership: Build and develop a total rewards team, with AI capability as a standard part of how it works.

## What We’re Looking For

- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years leading global compensation, equity, and benefits programs in high-growth tech environments.
- Original work in compensation: you have designed or piloted a non-standard approach, such as impact-based pay, compute or token budgets, or new equity structures, and can explain what worked and what did not. AI-native experience is a plus.
- Hands-on AI fluency: you use AI agents in your own work and have applied AI or automation to compensation analysis, modeling, or administration.
- Proven track record of scaling total rewards programs, systems, and processes in global, distributed organizations.
- Strong knowledge of multi-country compensation law, including pay transparency and pay equity.
- Highly analytical and systems-oriented, with deep expertise in benchmarking, equity programs, and benefits design.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and set the approach on problems with no precedent.
- Experience influencing a leadership team and driving cross-functional work with Finance, Legal, and GTM leaders.
- Proven people leader who builds team capability.
- Strategic thinker who can also dive deep into execution and delivery.
- Transparent communicator with a collaborative mindset and bias for action.

The listed Pay Range reflects the total cash compensation inclusive of annual base salary and annual bonus as applicable. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonus target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity; company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

San Francisco Pay Range $250,000—$315,000 USD

We are AI Native

Apollo.io is an AI-native company built on a culture of continuous improvement. We’re on the front lines of driving productivity for our customers—and we expect the same mindset from our team. If you're energized by finding smarter, faster ways to get things done using AI and automation, you'll thrive here.

## Why You’ll Love Working at Apollo

At Apollo, we’re driven by a shared mission: to help our customers unlock their full revenue potential. That’s why we take extreme ownership of our work, move with focus and urgency, and learn voraciously to stay ahead.

We invest deeply in your growth, ensuring you have the resources, support, and autonomy to own your role and make a real impact. Collaboration is at our core—we’re all for one, meaning you’ll have a team across departments ready to help you succeed. We encourage bold ideas and courageous action, giving you the freedom to experiment, take smart risks, and drive big wins.

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, where you can push boundaries, and where your career can thrive—Apollo is the place for you.

Learn more [here!](https://www.apollo.io/we-are-apollo)

## About Apollo.io

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Apollo.io is the world’s leading AI-powered B2B go-to-market platform, helping sales and marketing teams find verified contact data and automate outreach.
- **Entity Type**: Private – Series D ($100M raised in 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly available (remote-first, global team across 22+ countries)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Sales intelligence, go-to-market (GTM) software, AI-driven sales automation
- **Target customers**: B2B – from rapidly growing startups to large enterprises; sales, marketing, and revenue teams
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Build pipeline smarter, close deals faster, and simplify your tech stack with a unified platform built for modern sales and marketing teams.” [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)

## Products & Services
- **Apollo AI Sales Platform**: Unified SaaS platform combining outbound prospecting, inbound lead capture, data enrichment, and deal execution. Provides access to over 210 million verified B2B contacts and AI-powered automation for outreach and follow-up. [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – $100M Series D (2023) led by Sequoia Capital and Bain Capital Ventures.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures; board includes former President/COO of HubSpot.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 700+ employees across 22+ countries (some sources indicate 30 countries) [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo) [apollo.io/we-are-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/we-are-apollo)
  - Trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally [job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio)
  - 4.0/5 Glassdoor rating [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
  - Named one of America’s best startup employers by Forbes [apollo.io/careers](https://www.apollo.io/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-native platform**: Entire product built with AI-first thinking, giving users advanced automation and insights.
- **Largest B2B contact database**: Over 210 million verified contacts – “one of the largest, most accurate business data networks on the planet.” [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)
- **Unified solution**: Combines outbound, inbound, data enrichment, and deal execution in a single platform, reducing tech stack complexity.
- **Strong security & compliance**: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, CASA Tier 2, EU-US DPF certified. [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-first go-to-market**: Continuing to embed AI across the platform to automate prospecting, outreach, and deal management.
- **Global scaling**: Expanding remote team across 22+ countries and opening new hubs (Austin, London, Mexico City, Salt Lake City).
- **Enterprise growth**: Building founding enterprise sales team and expanding mid-market and SMB segments.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture**: “Work from wherever you thrive” with clear expectations for communication and collaboration; remote and in-person roles available. [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and equity opportunities.
  - Flexible time off (no vacation day counting).
  - Learning stipends (books, courses, home office setup).
  - Medical, dental, vision coverage (US, Canada, India, other supported countries).
  - Mental health and coaching support for employees and dependents.
- **Engineering culture**: AI-native environment where employees build AI skills; “We’re AI native. You will be too.” [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
- **Growth trajectory**: Scaled from small startup to 700+ employees in a few years; “It’s an exciting time to join.” [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
- **Transparent hiring process**: Stages include recruiter interview, skill assessment (AI-powered for some roles), team interviews, and final leadership interview. [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)

## Sources
1. [apollo.io - Main Product Page](https://www.apollo.io/)
2. [apollo.io - Life at Apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
3. [apollo.io - We Are Apollo](https://www.apollo.io/we-are-apollo)
4. [apollo.io - Careers Page](https://www.apollo.io/careers)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - Apollo Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio)

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