Total Rewards & Compensation Director

Vacatia

$120K — $150K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in compensation and total rewards within a corporate or multi-entity environment.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing compensation structures and scalable rewards programs.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly.
  • Experience in hospitality, travel, or multi-location organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise-wide compensation and total rewards strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead annual merit, bonus, commission, and incentive planning cycles to drive performance.
  • Partner with Finance and leadership to develop compensation budgets and workforce plans.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and oversee job architecture and salary structures.
  • Enhance benefits and total rewards programs, including healthcare and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Leverage workforce analytics and compensation data to provide actionable insights.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Opportunity to shape transformative strategies in a growing organization.
  • Engagement in a dynamic, fast-paced workplace that combines hospitality and innovation.
Full Job Description
Join Vacatia and Architect a World-Class Total Rewards Strategy That Powers Growth

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid)

We're looking for a strategic and analytical Total Rewards leader who will design and scale compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across our growing organization. This role will shape how we reward performance, drive engagement, and align people strategies with business outcomes.

If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and love solving complex problems that blend people, data, and strategy, this is your opportunity to make your mark at the intersection of hospitality and innovation.

Your Impact

Design and implement enterprise-wide compensation and total rewards strategies aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.

Lead annual merit, bonus, commission, and incentive planning cycles to drive performance and reward outcomes.

Partner with Finance and leadership to develop compensation budgets, workforce plans, and forecasting models.

Conduct market benchmarking and oversee job architecture, leveling frameworks, and salary structures to ensure competitiveness and equity.

Enhance benefits and total rewards programs, including healthcare, financial perks, and employee engagement initiatives.

Leverage workforce analytics and compensation data to deliver actionable insights and inform executive decision-making.

What You Bring

5+ years of experience in compensation and total rewards within a corporate or multi-entity environment.

Proven track record of designing and implementing compensation structures, incentive plans, and scalable rewards programs.

Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into strategic recommendations.

Ability to influence executive stakeholders, communicate complex concepts clearly, and drive cross-functional alignment.

Experience in hospitality, travel, or multi-location organizations preferred.

Join Us

Join us at the start of something big. If you're ready to design impactful, performance-driven total rewards strategies that shape the future of our workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

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