Vice President, Total Rewards Jobs

Explore Vice President, Total Rewards opportunities for experienced leaders who shape compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies. These senior executives help organizations attract and retain talent while aligning reward programs with business goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including leadership roles across total rewards.

What Does a Vice President of Total Rewards Do?

A Vice President of Total Rewards leads the design and governance of an organization’s compensation and benefits programs. Responsibilities may include developing pay structures, overseeing executive compensation, managing health and retirement benefits, guiding incentive and equity plans, and using market data to support competitive decisions. The role often partners closely with human resources, finance, legal, and business leaders.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for extensive experience in compensation, benefits, or human resources leadership, along with strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills. Knowledge of compensation benchmarking, pay equity, regulatory requirements, executive rewards, and workforce planning can be valuable. Many positions require a bachelor’s degree, while some prefer an advanced degree or relevant professional credentials.

Find Total Rewards Leadership Jobs

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings for Vice President, Total Rewards and related senior roles. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions that match your leadership experience and career goals. Ladders focuses on jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping senior professionals discover their next opportunity.

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$200K - $265K *

Lead the charge in shaping global people strategies, driving employee relations, and managing organizational change across regions. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure compliance and enhance wor...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading a global team of People Partners, driving employee relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across regions while advising senior leaders on workforce stra...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$240K - $260K *

Shape the future of our organization by leading the HR function, aligning talent strategies with business goals across a decentralized structure while driving engagement, culture, and operational exec...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $225K *

Lead the charge in transforming client development through strategic operations and enablement. Drive growth initiatives, manage a high-performing team, and ensure seamless execution across programs t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer success strategies, ensuring maximum value realization and engagement. Drive growth and retention through innovative post-sale experiences while managing a hig...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$285K - $350K *

Shape the future of HR by leading strategy and transformation across the Americas. Drive talent management, workforce planning, and digital solutions while fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$285K - $350K *

Champion the evolution of HR strategy across the Americas, leading a dynamic team to enhance talent management, drive transformation, and integrate innovative solutions that align with business goals...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$285K - $350K *

Champion a transformative people strategy across the Americas, leading HR initiatives that enhance talent management, culture, and operational efficiency while leveraging data and technology to drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$285K - $350K *

Shape the future of HR by leading strategic initiatives across the Americas, enhancing talent management, and driving transformation through innovative practices and technology. Collaborate with globa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$253K - $329K *

Shape the future of Total Rewards by aligning business strategies with innovative compensation solutions. Collaborate with leadership to drive effective reward programs, leveraging data insights to en...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $200K *

Lead and evolve global total rewards strategy while spearheading M&A HR activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive compensation and benefits for our international workforce. Mana...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$182K - $244K *

Accelerate financial excellence by leading strategic planning and analysis initiatives. Oversee multiple teams to enhance business performance through data-driven insights and effective policy impleme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $244K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis initiatives, guiding multiple teams to enhance business performance through strategic insights and effective policy implementation over a 1...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leading a skilled team. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance payroll processes to support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of total rewards by leading innovative compensation and benefits programs. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive, compliant, and effective strategies that enh...

Today

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

$212K - $250K *

Lead the transformation of advisor experience by defining and executing a comprehensive roadmap. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $325K *

Transform global compensation strategies by leading a high-performing team, driving competitive pay programs, and advising leadership on best practices to attract and retain top talent in a dynamic en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $255K *

Oversee the development and enhancement of the U.S. compliance program, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations. Collaborate with internal teams to mitigate risks and promote a culture of complianc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $255K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compliance across U.S. operations. Lead initiatives, monitor regulations, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to laws and internal policies...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $255K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our U.S. compliance program, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while collaborating with internal teams to mitigate risks and promote a culture of compliance acros...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $259K *

Shape the future of global supply chain compensation by leading strategic design and execution of competitive compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering talent re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $259K *

Take ownership of global compensation strategies for supply chain operations, ensuring competitive positioning and talent retention. Lead program design, administration, and analytics while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $259K *

Empower our global supply chain by leading compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Drive innovative compensation programs and collaborate with HR leaders to ensure compe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of People operations by architecting a global, AI-enabled infrastructure that enhances employee experiences and drives strategic decision-making across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Innovate competitive total rewards programs that align with business goals. Lead the strategy for compensation and benefits, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness while partnering with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Vice President of Total Rewards?question toggle

    A Vice President of Total Rewards is a senior HR leader responsible for an organization’s compensation, benefits, incentives, and related employee reward programs.

  • What does a Vice President of Total Rewards typically do?question toggle

    The role may oversee compensation strategy, executive pay, benefits, incentive plans, pay equity, and market benchmarking while partnering with HR, finance, legal, and business leaders.

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

    Employers often seek significant experience leading compensation or benefits programs, strong business and analytical skills, and knowledge of relevant regulations and market practices. Education and credential requirements vary by employer.

  • Where can I find Vice President, Total Rewards jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior total rewards leadership opportunities. Check individual listings for salary details and qualifications.