VP of Total Rewards

VP of Total Rewards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in HR or related field) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 8+ years at the executive or VP level.
• Proven track record leading Total Rewards in complex, global organizations.
• Strong experience leading or supporting HR M&A activities, including due diligence, post-deal integration, and organizational harmonization.
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, executive pay, equity programs, and global benefits administration.
• Strong business acumen, executive presence, and communication skills; able to influence at all levels, including with boards of directors.
• Demonstrated success leading change, scaling HR operations, and driving enterprise-wide transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of global compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Provide executive oversight for executive compensation, equity plans, incentive structures, and board-level reporting.
• Partner with the CEO, CHRO, and executive leadership to align total rewards and HR tech strategy with business objectives.
• Lead Total Rewards integration efforts during M&A transactions, including due diligence, risk assessments, harmonization of compensation/benefits plans, systems integration, and employee communications.
• Monitor market trends and ensure competitive and compliant reward programs across global jurisdictions.
• Build data-driven processes and analytics to deliver strategic workforce insights and enable better decision-making.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and technology platforms across the HR portfolio.
• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing global teams in compensation, benefits, and HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with global, federal, and state employment regulations and data privacy standards.
• Act as a strategic advisor and thought leader across the enterprise during organizational transformation and change initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work effectively and efficiently across functions and have a proven track record of working successfully across multiple levels of an organization
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests