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 *

Lead strategic operations for specimen management, driving revenue growth and quality excellence across North America. Champion continuous improvement and talent development while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of pricing operations by leading the Deal Desk team, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deal governance, improve effici...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $260K *

Build the framework for total rewards in a fast-paced tech environment. Lead the design of compensation, benefits, and equity programs as you collaborate with leadership to attract and retain top tale...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $246K *

Shape the future of global payroll operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence across U.S. and international teams. Collaborate with cross-func...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth and strategy by managing sales teams and client relationships, overseeing performance, and developing talent. Lead initiatives to enhance client engagement and achieve financial targets a...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global sales incentive plans, ensuring accurate compensation through data management and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive continuous improvement and suppo...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in global business development to drive growth in micronization and inhalation technologies. Collaborate across teams to optimize strategies and ensure profitability while nurturing ke...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $400K *

Transform the future of AI product management by leading strategy and execution across innovative platforms. Drive high-impact solutions, build a top-tier team, and shape product excellence in a colla...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Join a team that's redefining AI product management by leading strategy and execution across innovative platforms. Drive product lifecycle, build high-performing teams, and shape impactful AI solution...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Shape the future of AI product management by leading strategy and execution across innovative platforms. Drive high-impact solutions, build a top-tier team, and establish best practices to enhance pro...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Join a team that's redefining AI product management by leading strategy and execution across innovative platforms. Drive product lifecycle, build high-performing teams, and shape impactful AI solution...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Advance the AI product management function by leading strategy, execution, and team development. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver impactful AI solutions and establish product excel...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Champion the product management function for AI solutions, driving strategy and execution across multiple platforms. Lead a high-performing team to deliver impactful AI products while collaborating wi...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Reimagine AI product management by leading strategy and execution across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive high-impact solutions, ensuring alignment from definition to launch...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Champion the future of AI product management by leading strategy and execution across key platforms. Drive innovation, build high-performing teams, and ensure alignment with business needs to deliver...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI product strategy and execution, overseeing a high-performing team to deliver impactful AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive product lifecycle...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Transform the AI product landscape by leading strategy and execution across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions while building a high-performi...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Shape the future of AI product management by leading strategy and execution across innovative platforms. Drive product lifecycle, build high-performing teams, and ensure alignment with business needs...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Optimize product strategy and execution for AI solutions, leading a high-performing team to drive innovation and adoption across multiple platforms while collaborating with engineering and design lead...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Take ownership of the People function by leading strategy and execution for Total Rewards, HRIS, and organizational development. Collaborate across teams to shape a culture that promotes employee sati...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's optimizing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and data integrity while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and me...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Transform the employee lifecycle by optimizing onboarding, offboarding, and HR processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data integrity and operational efficiency while mentoring junior tea...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Champion the employee lifecycle by optimizing HR processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and mentor junior team membe...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Lead and optimize the full employee lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while partnering cross-functionally to enhance HR systems and workflows. Serve as a mentor and s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Transform employee experiences by leading lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing HR operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and mentor junior team members whi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.