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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$268K - $335K *

Execute large-scale HR technology transformations and lead talent systems innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, data governance, and operational excellence...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a senior role that manages Leave of Absence and Accommodations programs, ensuring compliance and improving HR processes while collaborating across teams to enhance employee exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our People Operations by managing comprehensive Leave of Absence and Accommodations programs, ensuring compliance and a seamless employee experience, while collaborating a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing end-to-end leave and accommodation programs, leveraging your extensive People Ops expertise while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize processes and ensure complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Champion the management of health and benefits programs, driving project success and client engagement. Leverage your expertise to advise clients, mentor teams, and enhance service delivery across div...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing health and benefits programs by leading project management, fostering client relationships, and driving innovative solutions for diverse client needs in a col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead comprehensive health and benefits programs, enhancing client relationships and driving project success while collaborating with industry experts to deliver innovative solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Transform benefits management by enhancing programs, ensuring compliance, and leading payroll operations. Collaborate with leadership to optimize employee support and drive strategic improvements in b...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. Lead a team in developing, implementing, and maintaining compensation functions while ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility...

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

$155K - $185K *

Transform organizational culture by leading HR operations, enhancing employee engagement, and developing strategic partnerships to foster growth across multiple clinics and communities. Drive performa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $333K *

Drive strategic initiatives across therapeutic areas, aligning corporate and portfolio strategies to enhance scientific innovation and commercial excellence, while influencing senior leadership decisi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $285K *

Lead the charge in shaping corporate growth strategies by identifying and executing strategic opportunities. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive partnerships, acquisitions, and initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$261K - $458K *

Transform the future of sales operations by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing productivity, and optimizing commercial processes across North America. Collaborate with leadership to shape growth...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Champion the global benefits strategy and retirement programs, providing strategic leadership to ensure market competitiveness, compliance, and financial sustainability for approximately 1,400 employe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $175K *

Transform employee relations by leading a multi-site team, ensuring effective case resolution and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee high-risk investigations, and collaborate with legal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$193K - $353K *

Drive international growth by developing and executing strategic sales initiatives, collaborating with regional leaders, and integrating market insights to enhance revenue and operational effectivenes...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $353K *

Drive international growth by developing and executing strategic sales initiatives, collaborating with regional leaders, and integrating market insights to enhance revenue across diverse verticals and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $353K *

Join a team that's driving international growth by developing strategic market initiatives, collaborating with regional leaders, and translating insights into actionable plans that enhance revenue and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $353K *

Shape the future of international growth by developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive revenue and market expansion across diverse regions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $220K *

Lead the charge in global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple countries while driving system implementations and vendor partnerships in a rapidly scaling environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$193K - $353K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing growth strategies across international markets, collaborating with regional leaders to drive revenue and enhance market presence through strategic insights...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower our talent acquisition efforts by enhancing recruiting operations, improving processes, and ensuring data integrity. This role combines coordination, systems management, and reporting to creat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure competitive, equitable programs while driving continuous improvement and complia...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Optimize global compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure competitive, equitable programs while driving continuous improvement and compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$223K - $360K *

Shape the future of strategic capture operations by leading high-value opportunities, developing comprehensive plans, and collaborating with diverse teams to secure business wins exceeding $750M. Driv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.