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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$175K - $210K *

Optimize global HR strategies to enhance talent engagement and organizational performance. Lead all HR functions, ensuring alignment with business goals while championing a high-performance culture an...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Lead and evolve global HR operations, driving efficiency and service delivery across 35+ countries. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes, implement automation, and enhance HR lifecycle...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance employee engagement by leading total rewards operations, ensuring the efficient administration and compliance of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs while enhancing the overall empl...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $145K *

Drive the operational core of People functions, leading a team in Total Rewards, performance management, and employee relations. Be the subject-matter expert while managing day-to-day people services...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Lead the charge in People Operations, overseeing Total Rewards, performance management, and employee relations. Manage a skilled team while providing hands-on support and strategic direction across mu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $275K *

Transform global compensation strategies by leading design, governance, and delivery of competitive programs. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure alignment with business goals while managing a h...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$133K - $150K *

Deliver a competitive total rewards program that attracts and retains talent. Oversee compensation, benefits, and compliance to ensure alignment with market standards and government regulations while...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $185K *

Innovate within our consulting practice by leading complex projects, guiding junior staff, and collaborating with industry experts on broad-based rewards and performance management strategies. Drive g...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping compensation programs across North America. Leverage your expertise in analysis and modeling to guide pay decisions, ensuring competitiveness and fairness while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine global employee benefits management by leading strategy execution, overseeing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness an...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower organizational success by leading Total Rewards strategy and operations. Drive alignment between executive vision and execution, optimizing HR processes and enhancing employee engagement throu...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing Total Rewards strategies that align with organizational goals. Drive operational excellence through project management, data analysis, and cross-functional...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$277K - $375K *

Join us to lead the design and execution of executive compensation programs, ensuring alignment with performance philosophy while collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain compliance and competi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$215K - $263K *

Shape the future of Total Rewards by aligning corporate strategies with innovative reward solutions. Collaborate with leadership to drive effective compensation and benefits programs that attract and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine compensation strategies by leading the design and execution of innovative programs that attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to ensure competitive, equ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock a transformative Total Rewards strategy that enhances employee experience, drives talent retention, and fosters organizational growth through innovative benefits, wellbeing, and recognition pro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Help us drive impactful workforce decisions by leveraging your compensation consulting expertise. You'll manage projects, develop client-ready deliverables, and guide teams while navigating complex da...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our total rewards strategy by leading compensation, benefits, and compliance for a diverse workforce, ensuring competitive practices and employee engagement across all levels of th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$137K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative compensation strategies that align with business goals. Collaborate with HR and senior leaders to design competitive programs, ensuring compliance and market com...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $196K *

Unlock potential by shaping executive compensation programs and advising senior leaders. Drive process improvements and enhance the employee experience while ensuring compliance and competitiveness in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $88K *

Drive the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with HR and Finance to support key cycles and provide insights, enhancing employee experie...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$167K - $196K *

Elevate your career by shaping executive compensation programs. Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure competitive, compliant, and effective reward strategies that enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $155K *

Lead strategic initiatives in Total Rewards, overseeing compensation, classification, and benefits for 5,000 employees. Collaborate with HR leadership to enhance market competitiveness and ensure equi...

6 days ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Optimize global compensation strategies by leading the Performance, Growth & Rewards cycle, ensuring alignment with HR goals and compliance while managing budgets and stakeholder communications for im...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $240K *

Shape the future of compensation and benefits programs by leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing key stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives to enhance field leadersh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.