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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$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance People Operations by driving scalable service delivery, managing complex programs, and fostering a high-performing team to improve employee experience while ensuring compliance and op...

Lehi, UTRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate People Operations by leading a high-performing team to enhance service delivery, drive operational excellence, and implement scalable solutions that improve employee experience while ensuring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $235K *

Transform global HR strategy across six countries, driving talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement for a growing tech organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $135K *

Champion HR excellence by partnering with leaders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and navigate complex organizational challenges across multiple sites, ensuring compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of employee compensation and benefits by providing expert tax and legal guidance. Collaborate with management to ensure compliance and optimize plans globally, leveraging your extensi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to manage compensation initiatives and enhance people analytics. Drive data-driven decisions, oversee salary processes, and create impactful dashboards to support workforce metrics...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping compensation strategies and enhancing people analytics. You'll manage compensation initiatives, lead salary processes, and develop insightful dashboards to drive data-inform...

Concord, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Shape Fidelity’s talent acquisition strategy by leading early-career recruitment efforts. Partner with universities to build robust pipelines, ensuring alignment with business needs while fostering a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $263K *

Drive the Payroll business as a DRI, ensuring revenue growth, margin success, and strategic execution across functions. Lead with ownership, influence, and financial acumen to achieve fiscal commitmen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Shape your career by building and leading a comprehensive revenue operations function, optimizing performance metrics, defining data governance, and ensuring strategic alignment across teams in a pivo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$86K - $130K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and enhancing employee experience through expert Work...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming HR technology and data governance to enhance organizational effectiveness. Lead a global team in driving data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions that prote...

Virginia, USRemote

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

$92K - $137K *

Lead the charge in maximizing client success through strategic coaching and product integration within the Investment & Advisory Center, ensuring excellence in the Client Engagement Model and driving...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $137K *

Champion client success by educating and coaching teams on integrated solutions, driving asset growth through strategic engagement and product positioning within the Investment & Advisory Center...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead and enhance your insurance career by managing Excess Casualty underwriting and broker relations, while supporting senior leadership and ensuring profitable portfolio growth through strategic deci...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $155K *

Architect data-driven compensation strategies, leveraging analytics to enhance reporting, market benchmarking, and automation. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights and drive organiz...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's passionate about enhancing employee benefits and payroll systems. As a Sr. Manager, you'll lead strategy, compliance, and innovation, ensuring exceptional experiences and operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of comprehensive compensation programs, ensuring competitive pay practices and collaboration with business leaders to meet organizational goals while enhancing overall compensation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $296K *

Join a team that's redefining HR leadership by stabilizing operations and enhancing service delivery. Drive strategic change and foster a collaborative culture while leading a passionate team dedicate...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic retirement and financial wellness programs, driving innovation to enhance employee engagement across diverse teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing benefits d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's pivotal in designing and managing comprehensive health and benefits solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and lead projects, ensuring optima...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Empower organizational growth by leading compensation and equity programs. Collaborate across teams to ensure market-competitive, equitable compensation practices that support strategic objectives and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $110K *

Inspire HR excellence by partnering with corporate leaders to drive strategic initiatives. Lead diverse HR projects, build trusted relationships, and provide comprehensive people solutions that enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.