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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$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee engagement and operational efficiency. Oversee employee relations, compensation, and benefits programs while collaborating with leadership to attract...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Champion international payroll processes by evaluating country-specific mechanisms, building playbooks, and training teams to ensure compliance and efficiency across global operations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K *

Optimize international payroll processes by leading assessments, defining requirements, and training teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and effective operations while managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K *

Join us in shaping the future of international payroll operations. This role drives country-specific payroll strategies, builds processing playbooks, and trains teams to ensure seamless global payroll...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining financial strategy by leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting efforts. Drive insights and analytics to support executive decision-making and enhance long-t...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Optimize total rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits aligned with organizational goals. Lead a high-performing team while fostering innova...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading the total rewards strategy, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits that attract and retain top talent while aligning with organizational goals and values...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$178K - $220K *

Drive strategic growth and operational excellence in compliance services, overseeing Payments, SOC, and Federal practices. Lead client relationships, enhance service delivery, and cultivate a high-per...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of human resources, leading strategic initiatives across multiple states. Drive talent management, compliance, and employee engagement in a dynamic, mission-driven...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$385K - $405K *

Transform drug safety and pharmacovigilance by leading global strategies, ensuring compliance, and providing expert medical oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic HR initiatives as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business goals into effective talent strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $325K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, driving growth and enhancing client experiences across multiple financial services sectors. Leverage your expertise in marketing, analytics, and retirement s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $325K *

Unlock growth potential by leading strategic marketing initiatives across retirement and investment sectors, enhancing client engagement and driving measurable results through innovative campaigns and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $325K *

Optimize marketing strategies to drive growth and enhance client engagement across retirement and investment solutions, leveraging analytics and cross-functional collaboration to achieve commercial su...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $325K *

Transform marketing strategies to drive growth and enhance client engagement across diverse financial services. Lead initiatives that optimize performance, improve brand differentiation, and foster co...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Champion payroll excellence by leading global teams to innovate and automate processes while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $146K *

Shape your career by leading HR strategies that align with business goals. Drive employee engagement and foster a positive culture while managing compliance and employee relations across the organizat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $250K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Foster employee development and ensure compliance while managing budgets and improving custo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$240K - $320K *

Drive global benefits strategy and wellbeing initiatives across 25+ countries, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while enhancing employee experience and engagement. Lead a high-performing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $225K *

Elevate sales compensation strategy by designing effective incentive plans, managing operations, and providing analytics. Collaborate with leadership to ensure financial soundness and operational reli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead collaborative HR strategies to foster an inclusive workplace, drive talent management, and align organizational effectiveness with business goals across the campus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $150K *

Shape the future of supply chain HR by leading strategic initiatives that enhance workforce capability, drive employee engagement, and optimize organizational performance through data-driven insights...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the Revenue Operations function, ensuring accurate forecasting and KPI governance while managing a team of analysts. Drive growth by optimizing sales processes and providing strategic insights to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Shape the future of HR by leading strategic initiatives across a multi-state organization. Drive employee relations, compliance, and talent acquisition while developing scalable processes to support a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $221K *

Take ownership of the end-to-end Incentive Compensation process for the Hematology/Nephrology division, providing strategic leadership and ensuring optimal program design to enhance business performan...

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  •   Less than 5 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.