VP HR, Total Rewards

About the role

The VP HR Total Rewards is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and execution of the company’s global compensation, benefits, and rewards programs. They ensure these programs are market-competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with the company's business strategy. They serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors, balancing innovation, financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and employee experience to attract, motivate, and retain world-class talent.

Responsibilities

• Total Rewards Strategy & Leadership Architect
• Lead a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy integrating base pay, variable incentives, equity programs, benefits, and recognition, aligned with business objectives and long-term value creation.
• Partner with executive leadership to align rewards philosophy with company culture, growth, and investor expectations.
• Oversee the creation of policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global Total Rewards team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusion.
• Compensation & Executive Rewards
• Lead the design, benchmarking, and administration of salary structures, short and long-term incentive plans, and equity programs, including executive compensation.
• Serve as a primary advisor on CEO and executive compensation, supporting Human Capital & Compensation Committee governance, proxy disclosures (where applicable), and pay-for-performance alignment.
• Oversee annual compensation planning cycles, job architecture, and market pricing for all roles at UL Solutions.
• Equity & Incentive Programs
• Design and govern equity-based compensation programs (e.g., ESPP, PSUs, RSUs, long-term incentives) critical to attracting and retaining technical talent.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to ensure equity programs comply with SEC, IRS, and applicable global regulations.
• Model compensation and equity scenarios to support hiring, retention, and organizational scaling decisions.
• Benefits & Well Being Programs
• Lead the strategic design and administration of health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs that support a diverse, global workforce.
• Ensure benefits offerings are competitive and compliant with applicable regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and global equivalents.
• Monitor and advise on emerging benefits trends relevant to UL Solutions employees.
• Data, Analytics & Workforce Insights
• Leverage workforce analytics and market data to inform decisions related to pay equity, program ROI, budgeting, and talent retention.
• Partner closely with Finance on forecasting, cost modeling, and long-term rewards sustainability.
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Growth
• Enablement
• Lead Total Rewards due diligence and integration during M&A, licensing deals, and rapid organizational growth.
• Harmonize compensation, benefits, and equity programs across acquired entities while minimizing disruption and retention risk.
• Support organizational design and workforce scaling in alignment with pipeline and commercialization milestones.

Qualifications

• University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree)
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including compensation and benefits, with 10+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with employers of STEM talent highly desirable.
• Global public company experience required, including working in a matrix environment, Board and Compensation Committee experience, M&A due diligence and integration, and corporate governance.
• Deep expertise in executive compensation, equity programs, and compensation governance.
• Knowledge of leading practices and external trends in compensation, benefits and HR technology systems.
• Demonstrated track record and expertise in building, leading and managing a successful Total Rewards/Compensation and Benefits function, designing and developing total rewards strategies in a global company environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior business leaders and the Board.
• Expert knowledge of employment and benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, and applicable global laws.
• Experience with HRIS, AI and compensation tools; Oracle HCM experience preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CBP, CEBS, SPHR are a plus.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $260K - $380K and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 40% of base salary and a 50% RSU and PSU grant. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (25 days), holiday (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About The Team

Advancing our mission of working for a safer world starts with our people. We have over 15,000 team members around the world, each making a valuable and essential contribution to creating a safer future. Whether it’s hiring top talent, empowering our people to learn new skills or providing critical hands-on support, we are always finding new ways to deliver a better employee experience. We’re looking for people to share their ideas and help us create a diverse, engaged culture that’s united by a passion for safety and sustainability. Join our team, shape our culture and support our global community of experts.