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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$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

$156K - $227K *

Champion executive compensation strategies that align with business objectives. Lead the design and execution of Total Rewards programs, provide expert consultations, and drive cross-functional collab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $195K *

Pioneer global benefits management for multinational clients, leading strategy design and execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance employee value propositions and drive market growth while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $195K *

Help us lead global benefits management for multinational clients, designing strategies and overseeing execution with a diverse team. Collaborate across cultures and regions to deliver tailored soluti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $195K *

Drive global benefits strategy for multinational clients, leading a diverse team to deliver tailored solutions. Collaborate across cultures and regions to enhance employee value propositions and ensur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining global benefits management, leading multinational clients in designing and executing innovative strategies while collaborating with diverse teams across the globe to enha...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $195K *

Shape the future of global benefits management by leading multinational clients in designing and executing their benefits strategies. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver tailored solutions and d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$265K - $325K *

Help us shape a dynamic legal environment as you partner with executive teams to enhance compliance, privacy, and contracting processes, contributing to the successful integration of two leading healt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead payroll operations across the US and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and saf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead payroll operations across the US and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining compliance. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and safeguard financial...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Elevate payroll operations by ensuring accurate, timely payments across US and Canada. Collaborate with teams to maintain compliance, streamline processes, and manage vendor relationships, safeguardin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate payroll for US and Canada. Lead payroll operations, maintain compliance, and streamline processes while collaborating with HR and finance to support o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Payroll leader, overseeing US and Canada payrolls. Ensure timely payments, compliance with regulations, and efficient processes while collaborating with various departments to...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $121K *

Join a team that's shaping competitive compensation programs across diverse business lines. You'll lead market analysis, provide strategic insights, and ensure equitable pay practices while collaborat...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving global HR transformation, aligning people strategies with business goals across multiple regions to foster organizational effectiveness, talent management, and culture enhan...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $245K *

Lead the charge in integrating HR systems post-merger, ensuring a unified Workday platform for a global workforce. Oversee governance, analytics, and team development to enhance HR functions and drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and innovate field compensation programs, aligning strategies with organizational goals while driving performance and compliance through analytics and collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of revenue operations by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance pipeline efficiency and forecasting accuracy in a dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee U.S. payroll and benefits management, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple locations. Drive process improvements and support organizational growth through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining compensation management. Oversee strategy, governance, and market benchmarking while advising leaders and enhancing pay practices. Lead a dedicated team to ensure equitab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Unlock potential by managing comprehensive compensation programs, ensuring competitive and equitable pay practices. Collaborate with leaders and HR to drive strategy, governance, and team development...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of compensation strategy by managing programs that ensure competitive, equitable pay practices. Collaborate with leaders and HR partners while developing your team and driving continu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping competitive compensation strategies and programs. Manage processes, advise leaders, and enhance team performance while ensuring compliance and equity across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $140K *

Drive the management of employee benefits, compensation, and payroll programs. Oversee compliance, analyze data for trends, and enhance operational efficiency while collaborating with HR and Finance l...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $155K *

Develop and lead comprehensive benefits and compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing employee experience through strategic management and continuous improvement init...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.