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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$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic design and implementation of total rewards programs that attract, engage, and retain talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with...

Today

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive a global total rewards strategy that enhances employee experience and supports business growth. Lead compensation, benefits, and HR systems initiatives while ensuring comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$134K - $150K *

Champion a comprehensive total rewards strategy, guiding compensation and benefits design while collaborating with stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives across North America. Lead teams to ensur...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape a high-performance culture by leading HR strategies that align with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement, resolve conflicts, and drive organizational success t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in retirement and financial benefits administration, driving team performance across U.S. and Canada. Enhance employee experiences while ensuring compliance, vendor management, and str...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by managing retirement programs and leading a talented team. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance employee engagement through effective co...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of compensation and benefits strategies that attract and retain talent, ensuring alignment with budget, compliance, and market trends while leading a team to enhance employee exp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape and lead the vision for Total Rewards and P&C technology systems, ensuring competitive and compliant compensation, benefits, and employee experiences aligned with business goals and strategic gr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Benefits Operations by driving strategy, improving client experiences, and ensuring team performance. Collaborate across functions to implement scalable solutions and achi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing benefits operations by driving strategy, improving client experiences, and ensuring team performance. Collaborate across functions to implement scalable solutions and fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $250K *

Champion operational excellence by leading Benefits Ops, driving strategy, and enhancing client satisfaction. Oversee team performance, implement process improvements, and foster growth in a dynamic e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support strategic HR initiatives by partnering with leadership to enhance employee engagement, drive performance, and implement effective HR solutions in a dynamic environment. Foster a high-performan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Lead your career with a global approach to compensation strategies, driving pay equity, job architecture, and operations compliance across regions. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring alignment w...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$200K - $300K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing competitive executive compensation programs that attract and retain top talent, aligning compensation strategies with overall business goals and regulator...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $302K *

Lead the design and management of executive compensation programs to attract and retain top talent, aligning pay with company performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and the Board to ensure co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $185K *

Elevate employee engagement by leading Total Rewards initiatives across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Drive strategic design and implementation of compensation and benefits programs, partnering with H...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $212K *

Make your mark at a leading organization by driving Total Rewards strategy across North America, engaging teams, and aligning compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape global total rewards strategies, ensuring competitive compensation and fostering employee satisfaction across varying tiers as the company scales and evolves...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $228K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic compensation initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to design equitable pay structures, ensuring alignmen...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the administration and continuous improvement of Total Rewards programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee experience through effective benefits, leave, and retirement management across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform total rewards strategies by analyzing compensation and benefits programs. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to enhance employee value propositions while ensuring compliance and operationa...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to shape Total Rewards across the Americas, driving compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Collaborate globally to implement innovative strategies that attract and retain top...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $167K *

Shape the future of HR technology by leading strategy and delivery for Total Rewards, fostering partnerships, and driving impactful solutions that enhance talent acquisition and retention while managi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $167K *

Lead technology strategy to enhance HR delivery, driving innovative solutions and measurable outcomes while fostering a high-performance culture and developing a global team of experts to meet busines...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and governance of Canadian retirement and benefits programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives while enhancing employee well-being and financial sustainabi...

Candiac, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.