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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$130K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of talent acquisition by leading AI-enhanced recruiting strategies, optimizing processes, and fostering a human-centric candidate experience across diverse technical and clinical t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Partner with us to lead transformative HR initiatives in a dynamic professional services environment. Shape talent strategies, drive AI integration, and build a robust People Services practice that su...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $176K *

Lead the charge in strategic HR initiatives, driving project management excellence and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and talent strategies in a dynamic e...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial growth across the Americas, focusing on strategic account management, sales excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance profitability and market sha...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Grow your career with a strategic HR role focused on talent alignment, employee engagement, and fostering high-performance culture within rapidly growing commercial teams. Influence change, develop le...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Unlock organizational potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, aligning talent objectives with business goals while fostering a high-performance culture and enhancing employee engagement across...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Champion strategic HR initiatives that align with business growth goals, driving engagement and performance across teams. Leverage strong interpersonal skills to support leaders and enhance talent man...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Empower organizational growth by serving as a strategic HRBP, aligning talent priorities with business objectives and driving HR initiatives that foster high performance across commercial teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Engage with leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives, drive employee engagement, and foster high-performance culture across teams to ensure organizational growth and success in a dy...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth by managing complex cybersecurity accounts, building executive relationships, and leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to achieve significant revenue targets and enhance clien...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape and oversee total rewards and HR operations, ensuring efficient service delivery in benefits, payroll, and compliance. Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and operational excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Optimize Health & Welfare reconciliation processes by leading a team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement and enhancing client and employee e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team in Health & Welfare reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enhancing client and employee experiences through strategic initiatives and co...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize product delivery by leading a team of Product Owners, ensuring that business needs translate into high-quality, scalable solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders and champion Agile practi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Advance product strategy by leading a team of Product Owners to deliver scalable solutions. Champion Agile practices and connect business needs with operational objectives in partnership with key stak...

Morrisville, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Drive growth by building a scalable accountant and bookkeeper distribution model while enhancing direct sales and strategic partnerships. Lead cross-functional teams and develop a commercial strategy...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping Total Rewards strategy and execution. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive operational excellence, manage complex projects, and support organizational transformations wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $290K *

Transform strategic direction by partnering with leadership to drive growth, evaluate opportunities, and translate insights into actionable initiatives that enhance customer value and ensure sustainab...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic business assets. Oversee the product vision, data strategy, and execution for marketing science and predictive data products, while ensuring scienti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $210K *

Take ownership of our data product strategy, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scientifically defensible, commercially viable data solutions while ensuring compliance and privacy in a pivotal...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $210K *

Innovate data product strategies to drive revenue growth and adoption. Lead a team focused on scientific integrity, creating actionable insights from marketing data while ensuring compliance and enhan...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and optimization of HR operations. Drive compliance, enhance payroll accuracy, and build scalable processes that support a growing organization. Collaborate c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $101K *

Lead the charge in providing advanced administrative support for firm leaders! Manage complex scheduling, coordinate travel, and assist with confidential communications to drive operational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Empower revenue growth by leading sales strategy and building executive relationships. Drive new business acquisition and expand existing accounts through consultative selling and collaboration with c...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.