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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$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...

1 week 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...

1 week 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

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading global benefits strategies and compliance for a scaling organization. Collaborate on plan design and execution while managing a team to enhance employee experiences acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$260K - $300K *

Advance your career by leading a high-impact Executive Compensation practice, advising clients in strategic compensation design, growing market presence, and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional res...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$260K - $300K *

Shape the future of executive compensation in Western Canada. Lead, advise, and deliver innovative solutions while driving business growth in Alberta. Mentor teams and develop long-lasting client rela...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Empower organizational success by leading total rewards programs, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits. Collaborate with HR and finance to drive compliance and continuous improvement, while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic HR initiatives that enhance workforce growth and engagement while ensuring compliance in a dynamic home health environment. Foster partnerships with executive leadership and build scal...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $134K *

Champion a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy, managing compensation, equity, and retirement programs. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance employee experience and ensure compliance while lead...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$207K - $310K *

Transform incentive compensation operations by leading a global team to ensure accurate payouts, drive process improvements, and enhance seller experiences while collaborating across multiple function...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Champion the global incentive compensation operations, leading a team to ensure accurate payouts and compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive process improvements and leverage technology fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Drive global incentive compensation operations, ensuring accurate payouts and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and implement automation, while leading a team fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Lead a global team to ensure accurate incentive compensation payouts, collaborating across departments to drive process improvements and AI adoption while enhancing the seller experience and complianc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Manage a global team to ensure accurate incentive payouts, drive process improvements, and collaborate across departments. Lead the implementation of compensation plans while enhancing seller experien...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Drive the future of incentive compensation operations by leading a global team to ensure accurate payouts, enhance processes, and collaborate across departments to optimize performance and compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $276K *

Join us to lead a global team in optimizing incentive compensation operations, ensuring accurate payouts and compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive process improvements and enhance the se...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining Human Resources within the construction sector. Drive recruitment, enhance company culture, and support our workforce through field outreach and comprehensive HR manageme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Manage and enhance Canadian compensation, benefits, and pension programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support employee retention and attraction through e...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize total rewards strategies by leading payroll, benefits, and compensation initiatives. Collaborate with HR and senior leadership to align programs with business goals while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at a leading B2B enterprise software firm by driving sales growth, optimizing processes, and leading a high-performing team to exceed revenue targets while ensuring customer retent...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $272K *

Empower our Global Commercial organization by providing strategic compensation expertise. Collaborate with leaders to design and enhance compensation programs that attract and retain top talent, drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and payroll for a 400+ remote workforce. Drive compliance, market analysis, and operational excellence while fostering employee engagem...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving organizational success! Lead HR strategies to enhance talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement in a dynamic global environment supporting business grow...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Total Rewards programs, ensuring seamless administration of benefits, compensation, and payroll while fostering strong relationships with employees and stakeholders to dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.