Varian Medical Systems, Inc

Head of Total Rewards Operations, U.S. & Canada

Varian Medical Systems, Inc$189K — $261K *
US-Anywhere
+ 5 other locationsRemote
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in HR/Total Rewards operations
  • 5+ years of leadership experience
  • Knowledge across multiple Total Rewards functions
  • Strong background in controls, compliance, and audit (SOX preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday, Dayforce, or similar)
  • Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian regulatory environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of Benefits, Compensation Administration, Leave & Absence, and Mobility
  • Drive performance against SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics
  • Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely execution across all processes
  • Own SOPs, internal controls, and maintain audit readiness
  • Partner with Audit, Legal, and Finance on SOX controls and reviews
  • Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks
  • Lead and develop a multi-functional operations team

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid parking/public transportation
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick and safe time
Full Job Description

Head of Total Rewards Operations – U.S. & Canada

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Head of Total Rewards Operations – U.S. & Canada to lead the execution and delivery of Total Rewards administration across the region.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role, responsible for service delivery, controls, and team performance—not strategy or program design. You will ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient execution across a complex, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end delivery across Benefits, Compensation Administration, Leave & Absence, and Mobility
  • Drive performance against SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics
  • Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely execution across all processes

Controls & Compliance

  • Own SOPs, internal controls, and audit readiness
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations, tax rules, and company policies
  • Partner with Audit, Legal, and Finance on SOX controls and reviews
  • Proactively identify and mitigate operational risk

Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop a multi-functional operations team
  • Provide guidance on complex cases and escalations
  • Drive accountability, ownership, and performance standards

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Partner with HRIS/IT on Workday, Dayforce, and system enhancements
  • Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency
  • Manage operational calendars and workflows

Reporting & Financial Alignment

  • Oversee reporting, reconciliations, and data accuracy
  • Partner with Payroll and Finance on accruals, costing, and financial integrity

Requirements

Must-Have

  • 10+ years in HR/Total Rewards operations
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • Experience across multiple Total Rewards functions (not siloed)
  • Strong background in controls, compliance, and audit (SOX preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday, Dayforce, or similar)
  • Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulatory environments

Nice-to-Have

  • Shared services or global delivery model experience
  • Certifications (CEBS, CCP, GPHR)
  • Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems

What Great Looks Like

  • Thinks in process flows and execution, not theory
  • Proactively addresses risk, controls, and audit readiness
  • Brings structure to complex operations
  • Balances people leadership with execution rigor
  • Measures impact with data and operational metrics

What This Role Is Not

  • Not Total Rewards strategy or program design
  • Not a siloed functional role

This is a high-impact operational leadership role focused on execution excellence across U.S. & Canada.

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The base pay range for this position is:

$189,950 - $261,184

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

About Varian Medical Systems, Inc

Varian Medical Systems is an American radiation oncology treatments and software maker based in Palo Alto, California. Their medical devices include linear accelerators and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies software for managing cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers, and medical oncology practices. Varian Medical Systems employs more than 7,100 people at manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and China and approximately 70 sites globally. In August 2020, Siemens Healthineers announced plans to acquire Varian for $16.4 billion. The deal was completed on April 15, 2021. After the merger it will continue to operate independently and will retain its headquarters along with its 10,000 employees.
Learn more about Varian Medical Systems, Inc
Size
10,613 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$277.5 million
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ

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