Job Title

About the jobWho Are We?Socrates is a global web3 social media and entertainment platform based on the blockchain, where users earn rewards by participating in multiple-choice Q&As, debating and sharing knowledge. Combining the best of Social-Fi and Game-Fi, the organisation aims to explore the power of technology to reshape the world and new ways of collective thinking.BenefitsCompetitive salaryGlobal remote work opportunitiesFlexible working hoursDigital nomad friendlyWhy join us?You’ll have the chance to:Shape global reward programs in a pioneering Web3 company.Work at the intersection of finance, people, and blockchain innovation.Grow your career in a dynamic, international, and supportive team.The roleWe’re looking for a Global Rewards & Payroll Specialist to join our global People team. This is a unique opportunity to shape how rewards work in a fast-evolving Web3 and blockchain environment—balancing strategic compensation design (cash, equity, token) with hands-on payroll and HR operations.You’ll be based in the UK and collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and HRBP to ensure that our reward programs are competitive, compliant, and motivating for a diverse, distributed workforce.ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Reward DesignBuild and maintain our global pay philosophy, job architecture, and salary ranges—ensuring both market competitiveness and internal fairness.Partner with Legal on equity and token-based incentives (options, vesting, liquidity/lock-up mechanics) aligned with UK and global regulatory standards.Lead annual/bi-annual compensation cycles (merit, promotions, bonus, commission, market adjustments), driving insights and manager engagement.Design tailored incentive frameworks (e.g., sales quotas, SPIFFs, project bonuses, on-chain bounties) with clear governance and transparency.Operations (Hands-on Delivery)Run global payroll end-to-end, monthly changes, leavers/joiners, coordinate with external payroll provider.Maintain HRIS data integrity; develop dashboards and insights (compa-ratio, pay gap analysis, benefit take-up rates).Support global mobility/contractor needs.Ensure compliance with employment law and internal controls.Advisory & Business PartneringGuide leaders on offers, retention packages, and reward communications.Provide managers with training and easy-to-use tools for pay and benefits decisions.Be the go-to partner for reward-related questions in a fast-moving environment.Requirements3–5 years’ experience in C&B/Total Rewards, with exposure to both compensation design and operational delivery (payroll, benefits).Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese is required (required for cross-regional collaboration)Hands-on experience with equity plans, and ideally exposure to token/crypto-linked incentives in Web3, fintech, or tech sectors.Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and ability to translate data into clear insights;A detail-oriented operator who thrives in high-change, high-growth environments.Bonus points if you haveCIPP, WorldatWork, or other reward qualifications.Experience in start-up/scale-up companies with distributed global teams.Exposure to sales/revenue-linked compensation and quota design.Familiarity with on-chain contributor rewards and vesting/lock-up best practices.