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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$94K - $144K *

Elevate your career by managing consulting projects in Executive Compensation. Collaborate with top consultants to design compensation programs, oversee analysts, and engage with senior leadership in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic compensation and benefits initiatives, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee satisfaction. Collaborate with finance and external partners to craft competitiv...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing compensation and benefits programs. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance and sustainability while collaborating on global projects in a fast-paced...

Aurora, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing total rewards programs, aligning compensation, benefits, and compliance with federal regulations to drive organizational success and enhance employee satisfaction across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $145K *

Transform executive compensation strategies by leading complex projects, managing client expectations, and collaborating with teams to design innovative total rewards solutions that attract and retain...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of compensation strategy by leading executive compensation, equity, and benefits programs. Drive governance and operational excellence while collaborating with senior leadership to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of a people-first culture by leading global HR strategies, fostering talent, and driving organizational growth in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment. Collaborate with executiv...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $234K *

Lead the charge in Total Rewards management, overseeing compensation, benefits, and performance programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive process improvements, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Drive the strategy and execution of comprehensive total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and wellness initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention, while ensuring compli...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Oversee the strategy and execution of comprehensive total rewards programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance employee engageme...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $165K *

Drive impactful people insights and rewards strategies that empower decision-making across a global organization. Collaborate with leaders to transform complex data into actionable insights that enhan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $260K *

Redefine global compensation and benefits strategies to attract AI talent, ensuring fairness and scalability across 18 countries while collaborating with executives and leveraging AI for innovative re...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that shapes the future of Total Rewards. This Senior Partner role integrates benefits, compensation, and compliance expertise to drive engagement, enhance teammate experiences, and support...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of compensation strategy across North America, partnering with senior leaders to attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and pay equity. Drive complex initiatives and...

Denver, CORemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Strategize compensation initiatives across North America, partnering with senior leaders to enhance talent attraction and retention while ensuring compliance and equity in pay structures. Drive data-i...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Optimize total rewards programs globally by managing compensation processes, ensuring market alignment and compliance, while supporting managers in equitable decision-making. Engage with diverse emplo...

4 weeks ago

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

$139K - $178K *

Lead the charge in transforming Total Rewards across North America. Drive compensation excellence, partner with leaders through complex changes, and shape a consistent employee experience in this impa...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Total Rewards Analyst, driving analytics for self-funded plans and shaping compensation strategies. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to enhance benefits and tota...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Lead the execution and continuous improvement of executive compensation programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K *

Unlock the potential of our total rewards function by designing and implementing innovative compensation and benefits programs that attract top talent and drive employee engagement across multiple loc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$152K *

Transform the total rewards function by designing and implementing innovative compensation and benefits programs that align with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $180K *

Drive a comprehensive total rewards strategy that enhances employee well-being and aligns with business objectives. Lead HRIS optimization, manage compensation structures, and mentor a team of HR prof...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Champion the evolution of global compensation frameworks and job architecture, driving organizational alignment and change management initiatives. Lead strategic design and governance to support equit...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $300K *

Shape the future of compensation strategy by leading innovative programs that reward performance, enhance culture, and support growth. Collaborate with leaders to develop a high-impact Total Rewards s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $176K *

Partner with us to lead innovative consulting projects in Work, Rewards, and Careers. Collaborate with top industry experts, manage diverse teams, and drive impactful solutions for clients while enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.