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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$169K - $254K *

Join a team that's shaping executive compensation strategies to drive growth and governance excellence. This leadership role combines deep expertise with enterprise-level oversight, ensuring competiti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Drive compensation excellence by leading strategic initiatives that align pay practices with institutional goals. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance equity, compliance, and sustainability in comp...

4 days ago

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

$147K - $165K *

Shape the future of HR by leading a dynamic team in a hybrid role focused on compliance, compensation, and employee relations for a federal IT contractor. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's enhancing employee experiences by leading People Operations. You'll manage onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and benefits while driving automation and continuous improvement in a dy...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive HR excellence by aligning people strategies with business goals, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance employee experience...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead HR initiatives, aligning people strategies with business goals. Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management while ensuring compliance and enh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $223K *

Transform sales compensation operations by leading design, administration, and improvement initiatives. Drive accuracy in payroll processing, enhance SOX compliance, and leverage AI tools to optimize...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $223K *

Join a team that's redefining sales compensation operations by leading the design and administration of innovative programs. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and leverage AI tools to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic HR initiatives across multiple states, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing a diverse offshore team to enhance employee experiences and operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Pioneer growth initiatives by leading strategic business development efforts. Drive new client acquisition and expand existing relationships across key industries, managing the full sales cycle to ach...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth across key sectors by fostering client relationships, owning the sales cycle, and leveraging market insights to unlock sustainable growth in a collaborative...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Elevate growth initiatives by leveraging your expertise to develop strategic client relationships and drive new business across key sectors. Lead from the front, connecting insights with opportunities...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth and fostering strategic client relationships across key sectors by leveraging industry expertise and data-driven insights. Own the sales cycle while shaping...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth initiatives, leading business development across key industries. Leverage your expertise to connect with clients, solving complex challenges and foste...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage in shaping talent management strategies that ensure a future-ready leadership pipeline. Collaborate across departments to deliver scalable, measurable solutions that align talent development wi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Drive growth by leading strategic business development across key industries. Own the sales cycle while leveraging deep industry expertise and executive networks to foster relationships and deliver cl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative health and benefits solutions for high-profile clients. Drive strategic client engagements, manage relationships, and contribute to the evolution of healthcare...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $250K *

Transform client health and benefits strategies by leading high-impact engagements, driving revenue growth, and fostering relationships. Leverage expertise to innovate solutions and enhance market pre...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Help us enhance compensation strategies and programs while supporting broader Total Rewards initiatives. You will contribute to policy design, pay analysis, and project management to meet our strategi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to align business objectives with talent management strategies, lead HR initiatives, and develop a dynamic HR team driving performance and engagement while fostering a positive workpla...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $200K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by driving strategy, optimizing programs, and enhancing the employee experience across U.S. and Latin America. Collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex chal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $200K *

Drive employee benefits strategy and operational excellence across U.S. and Latin America. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance employee experience, ensure compliance, and optimize programs, while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of a transformative organization by leading strategic initiatives, expanding programming, and fostering community partnerships to support young adults in need. Drive operational excel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$117K - $163K *

Transform the employee experience by leading U.S. and Canadian benefits and compensation operations. Help optimize global processes and drive improvements in operational excellence within a collaborat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the member experience by leading a high-performing team, driving financial success, and enhancing community engagement through innovative sales and marketing strategies. Your leadership will...

3 weeks ago

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

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.