Director, Total Rewards Jobs

Explore Director, Total Rewards opportunities for experienced leaders who shape compensation and benefits strategies, strengthen employee value propositions, and connect rewards programs to business goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior roles across compensation, benefits, and total rewards.

What Does a Director of Total Rewards Do?

Directors of Total Rewards oversee the design, governance, and delivery of compensation and benefits programs. They partner with executives, HR leaders, finance teams, and business stakeholders to develop competitive, equitable, and cost-effective rewards strategies. Depending on the organization, the role may cover base pay, incentives, executive compensation, health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, recognition, and job architecture.

Common Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include setting compensation and benefits strategies; leading annual salary, bonus, and equity planning; evaluating market data and pay practices; overseeing benefits vendors and budgets; ensuring compliance with relevant regulations; and presenting recommendations to senior leadership. Directors also build and coach teams, manage program communications, and use workforce analytics to assess outcomes.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for deep experience in compensation, benefits, or broader HR leadership, along with strong analytical and financial skills. Successful candidates can translate complex data into clear recommendations, manage sensitive information, influence executives, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Experience with HR systems, compensation platforms, job evaluation, regulatory compliance, and organizational change can also be valuable.

Explore Director, Total Rewards Careers

Browse Director, Total Rewards jobs on Ladders to discover leadership opportunities at organizations seeking expertise in employee rewards and people strategy. Compare roles by scope, industry, and location, and find vetted professional jobs that meet the $100,000-plus salary threshold.

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$175K - $225K *

Drive strategic program management excellence across a diverse client portfolio, ensuring alignment, governance, and operational execution. Lead a team of professionals to enhance client engagement an...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $191K *

Drive impactful Professional Services initiatives by managing deployment strategies, engaging with clients, and ensuring successful project execution. Collaborate with account teams to enhance custome...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $191K *

Innovate by leading Professional Services business development activities, collaborating with account teams to create deployment strategies that ensure customer success and satisfaction while driving...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $210K *

Take ownership of strategic finance partnerships, driving SaaS growth insights and revenue forecasting while leading a dedicated FP&A team to enhance financial models and reporting processes across mu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize talent management strategies by leading a diverse team, aligning initiatives with business goals, and leveraging data insights to enhance organizational performance and inclusion practices ac...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming HR strategies while overseeing talent acquisition, onboarding, and compliance to support scaling from 100 to 300+ employees, ensuring alignment with company values and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Empower growth by leading the HR function, driving talent acquisition, onboarding, and culture. Take charge in a dynamic role to elevate the company as it scales and integrates new teams, ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and governance of compensation and benefits programs across the USA and MEA regions, ensuring compliance and competitiveness to support organizational performanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee engagement and operational efficiency. Oversee employee relations, compensation, and benefits programs while collaborating with leadership to attract...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Oversee and enhance Talent Management programs, ensuring effective execution and accountability across performance management, employee relations, and operational continuity while driving strategic in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Talent Management programs, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement. Oversee performance management, employee relations, and operational continuity while d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance Talent Management programs, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement. Lead performance management, employee relations, and operational continuity while fo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate talent management by executing core programs, enhancing employee experience, and driving performance initiatives. Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring accountability and operational contin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of Talent Management by leading performance cycles, enhancing employee relations, and driving strategic initiatives. This hands-on role requires expertise in HR operations, projec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the execution and enhancement of Talent Management programs, ensuring effective performance management, employee relations, and operational continuity. Drive accountability and visibility across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Transform talent management by leading performance cycles, enhancing employee relations, and driving strategic initiatives. This hands-on role requires expertise in HR operations, project management...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Talent Management programs, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance management, employee relations, and o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the execution and enhancement of core Talent Management programs, ensuring effective performance management, employee relations, and operational continuity while driving accountability and visibi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading a global team to attract top engineering, data science, and clinical talent. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance employer branding to support our...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $270K *

Lead the charge in building a global talent acquisition function, driving strategies for engineering, clinical, and business roles while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience across the...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Transform executive compensation strategies by managing programs, collaborating with HR, and conducting market research. Drive enhancements and support global compensation processes while overseeing j...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Reimagine strategic compensation and benefits frameworks globally, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends. Collaborate closely with leadership to attract and retain top talent while...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $206K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic advisor to leaders, aligning workforce capabilities with business objectives. Drive organizational success through integrated talent solutions, data-driven i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

Partner with us to design and implement competitive compensation programs, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness while collaborating with stakeholders to attract and retain top talent...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Total Rewards do?question toggle

    A Director of Total Rewards leads an organization’s compensation and benefits strategy. The role may oversee pay, incentives, executive compensation, benefits, retirement programs, recognition, and related policies.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Total Rewards jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically seek substantial experience in compensation, benefits, or HR leadership, plus analytical, financial, communication, and people-management skills. Requirements vary by company and role.

  • What areas may fall under total rewards?question toggle

    Total rewards can include base salary, bonuses, equity, executive compensation, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, recognition, and other elements of the employee value proposition.

  • How can I find Director, Total Rewards jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and location.