Vice President, Global Total Rewards

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Global Total Rewards to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This leader will shape the enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, and recognition strategy for a geographically diverse workforce. The role will partner closely with senior executives to ensure total rewards programs are competitive, sustainable, and aligned with broader business objectives. It will also oversee global payroll operations while driving modernization through technology, governance, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a global total rewards strategy that aligns with business and employee value propositions.
• Advise leadership on compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies for effective workforce management.
• Develop a multi-year roadmap for competitive and sustainable compensation and benefits programs.
• Lead the design and governance of global compensation and incentive programs.
• Oversee global payroll operations and ensure compliance and service delivery excellence.
• Drive the modernization of total rewards through technology and process optimization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex total rewards matters across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or payroll disciplines.
• Significant leadership experience in a global total rewards function within a geographically diverse organization.
• Proven success in designing and executing compensation and benefits strategies for enterprises.
• Experience advising C-suite executives and preparing analyses for boards or committees.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and vendor relationship management.
• Demonstrated transformation leadership in operating model redesign or technology enablement.
• In-depth knowledge of global total rewards governance and risk management practices.

Location

Chicago, IL — US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Compensation

$225,000 – $250,000 annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare programs, including retirement and well-being benefits.
• Opportunity for professional development and educational support.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Engaging company culture that values employee recognition and rewards.