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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$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining Total Rewards by leading strategic initiatives in compensation, benefits, and payroll. Drive organizational growth through innovative programs, cross-functional collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Champion strategic Total Rewards initiatives, leading compensation, benefits, payroll, and People Systems to enhance employee engagement and support organizational growth through effective program exe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Drive strategic Total Rewards initiatives, enhancing compensation, benefits, and payroll systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive programs that support organizational gr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Transform the people operations landscape by leading total rewards strategy and execution. Drive AI-enabled processes while ensuring operational excellence and compliance, all while fostering a cultur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform the future of Total Rewards by leading compensation, benefits, and payroll strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experience and drive organizational growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $250K *

Elevate total rewards strategy and governance as a key advisor to leadership, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits programs that foster talent retention and organizational growth amidst evol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of total rewards by leading compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring competitive and compliant programs that align with organizational growth and enhance employee experience while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $240K *

Lead innovative total rewards strategies to enhance employee experience and attract top talent. Collaborate with executive leadership to design competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness program...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $250K *

Join a team that defines and executes global total rewards strategies, ensuring competitiveness and employee value. Lead cross-functional initiatives in compensation, benefits, payroll, and recognitio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Lead the charge in transforming global total rewards strategy and programs through innovative compensation, benefits, and payroll solutions. Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance employee e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Pioneer a global total rewards strategy that enhances employee value and supports business goals. Lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and recognition programs while ensuring operational excellence a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Lead the global total rewards strategy, enhancing compensation, benefits, and payroll systems while ensuring compliance and optimizing financial performance to support business goals and employee enga...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Lead the crafting and implementation of a global total rewards strategy that aligns with business objectives, enhances employee experience, and ensures compliance, while managing compensation, benefit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Partner with us to define and execute a global total rewards strategy aimed at enhancing employee experiences and advancing business objectives while overseeing compensation, benefits, and payroll fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Champion innovative total rewards strategies that align with corporate priorities, enhancing employee engagement and business outcomes. Lead global programs in compensation, benefits, payroll, and rec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Optimize People Operations and Total Rewards by enhancing systems, driving efficiency, and fostering a culture that attracts and retains top talent. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $240K *

Transform total rewards strategies by partnering with HR and leadership to design, implement, and govern compensation and benefits programs that align with organizational goals and market trends, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Oversee and enhance total rewards programs, providing strategic insights and management of compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally to drive organizat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $282K *

Shape the future of total rewards by leading innovative compensation and benefits strategies in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Collaborate with HR and executive teams to modernize programs and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Champion a comprehensive benefits program, overseeing administration, compliance, and payroll operations while enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction through strategic improvements and effecti...

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and execution of a global total rewards strategy, enhancing compensation, benefits, and equity programs while ensuring compliance, market competitiveness, and alignment with busin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of compensation and benefits by leading a dynamic team, managing strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence in total rewards programs across the organization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $200K *

Strategize and lead a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that enhances talent attraction, retention, and engagement across a healthcare system, collaborating with executives and HR to align programs...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $315K *

Lead the global total rewards strategy, enhancing compensation, equity, and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and scalability across diverse markets. Drive i...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Innovate Total Rewards strategies to enhance employee engagement and equity. Lead a team to ensure competitive compensation and benefits, aligning with organizational goals while advising senior leade...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.