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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$150K - $180K *

Engage in strategic HR leadership across the Americas, driving people initiatives, compliance, and employee experience while collaborating with global teams to support organizational growth and local...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $166K *

Unlock financial insights at a strategic level, driving value realization and governance for transformation investments. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, support decision-making, a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $209K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by developing strategic HR initiatives that align talent planning and culture with business goals and leverage data-driven insights for continuous improvement...

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

$135K - $175K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $175K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $250K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$136K - $217K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $217K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving global compliance initiatives for M&A activities. Lead efforts in SOX readiness, control assessments, and integration planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $215K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $208K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining HR operations by overseeing payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations. You'll lead a global contractor workforce while enhancing processes to support our grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $314K *

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Champion integrated HR strategies by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment across HR functions, and driving effective execution of enterprise-wide priorities to enhance organization...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Champion HR transformation by leading strategic planning and integration across functions. Drive alignment and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance HR effectiveness and deliver measurab...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Transform HR strategy by leading integrated planning and execution across functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities. Drive governance and enablement initiatives to enhance organizationa...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Architect a transformative HR strategy that integrates enterprise priorities, drives execution, and enhances organizational effectiveness across multiple HR functions. Lead governance and enablement i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Join a team that's redefining HR strategy by integrating enterprise priorities into a cohesive roadmap, driving alignment across functions, and ensuring effective execution of HR initiatives that deli...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $314K *

Elevate HR strategy by leading integration and planning initiatives that align enterprise priorities with effective execution across HR functions, driving measurable business outcomes and enhancing or...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.