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 senior leader will shape the enterprise-wide rewards agenda, with responsibility for compensation, benefits, and recognition programs across the global organization. The role will partner closely with executive leadership to ensure the total rewards strategy supports business priorities, employee experience, and regulatory compliance. You will also guide long-range planning, budget stewardship, and program governance in a complex, international environment.

Location: Valley Stream, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global total rewards strategy aligned with business priorities
• Advise leadership on compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies
• Develop a multi-year roadmap focused on employee experience and compliance
• Oversee governance and administration of global compensation programs
• Lead health and welfare, retirement, and wellbeing programs globally
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for total rewards programs while optimizing costs
• Ensure compliance with global compensation and benefits regulations

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or payroll
• Significant experience leading global total rewards in a complex organization
• Proven success in designing and executing compensation and benefits strategies
• Ability to advise C-suite and prepare analyses for board presentations
• Strong financial acumen with responsibility for budgeting and vendor management
• Experience in transformation and technology enablement in HR processes
• In-depth knowledge of compliance and risk management in global total rewards

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Support for continuous education and professional development
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Inclusive team culture fostering collaboration and innovation
• Participation in shaping the organization's talent and reward strategies

Pay

$225,000 – $250,000 annually