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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$210K - $290K *

Lead the charge in life insurance consulting by driving account growth, overseeing client delivery, and nurturing junior talent while showcasing your expertise in financial modeling and risk managemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $290K *

Lead the charge in transforming life insurance consulting by driving account development, leading high-performing teams, and leveraging deep expertise to identify growth opportunities and enhance clie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $290K *

Lead transformative projects in life insurance consulting, driving growth and guiding teams to deliver exceptional client solutions. Collaborate on financial modeling, regulatory issues, and mentorshi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $290K *

Advance life insurance solutions by leading client teams, driving growth, and managing complex projects. Collaborate with industry experts to mentor talent and deliver strategic insights across engage...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $290K *

Drive account development and uncover revenue opportunities while leading high-performing client delivery teams in life insurance consulting. Collaborate across various engagements to deliver strategi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Champion excellence in executive search by leading market mapping, building strong candidate pipelines, and conducting first-round interviews in a collaborative team environment. Your contributions dr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$153K - $183K *

Drive the evolution of sales compensation strategies, managing an efficient payment engine for our go-to-market organization while leading a team of analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance in compe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading client relationships and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative product strategies and solutions. Drive growth and operational excellence while mentoring talent in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of B2B sales by driving consultative solutions in high-tech manufacturing and BFSI sectors. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, manage sales processes, and exceed quotas i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform industrial sales through strategic leadership and innovative systems. Drive growth by architecting robust teams and pioneering market penetration. Elevate executive strategies to engage key...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Optimize cost management strategies by leading estimation and consulting services. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure accurate budgeting, value engineering, and project delivery while drivin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$131K - $219K *

Elevate financial leadership by optimizing reserve processes and enhancing accounting practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic insights, improve governance, and lead a high-perform...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Lead global field operations, driving strategy and execution across sales, technical services, and partner functions. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize pipeline management, forecasting, a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$261K - $326K *

Empower organizational growth by leading the People Business Partner team, translating business strategies into effective workforce and talent priorities, and enhancing leadership effectiveness across...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$261K - $326K *

Shape organizational strategy by leading the People Business Partner team, translating business needs into workforce and talent priorities, and enhancing leadership effectiveness to drive growth and p...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $278K *

Partner with us to drive the strategic vision and operational excellence of our Veeva Regulatory Information Management platform, ensuring compliance and enhancing global regulatory processes through...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $235K *

Drive treasury operations by enhancing cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships. Collaborate across departments to ensure financial visibility and support informed decision-maki...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$68K - $189K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering comprehensive Workday Benefits and Compensation solutions, ensuring cohesive project execution and client satisfaction through expert guidance and innova...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud-based data-reporting operations, integrating finance, analytics, planning, and HR functions. Manage teams, architect solutions, and provide expert guidance to ensur...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead project controls services for major capital programs, ensuring strategic oversight of cost, schedule, and risk management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $218K *

Unlock potential by leading teams to design and implement innovative Workday solutions, ensuring cohesive benefits and compensation strategies while managing client relationships and project resources...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $189K *

Drive cloud-based data-reporting operations by leading teams in designing and implementing Workday solutions, ensuring cohesive benefits and compensation strategies while managing client relationships...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $218K *

Elevate client data operations by leading cloud-based reporting solutions, integrating finance, analytics, and HR functions. Drive innovation and best practices with a team of experts to optimize Work...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $189K *

Partner with us to lead cloud-based data-reporting operations, optimizing finance, analytics, planning, and HR functions. Drive client success through Workday solutions, managing teams and resources w...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $218K *

Elevate client solutions by managing Workday Benefits/Compensation projects, ensuring cohesive architecture and effective team leadership while driving innovation and best practices in functional desi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business 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.