VP, Total Rewards

The VP of Total Rewards at EchoStar is responsible for shaping and driving the company’s enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, and recognition strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this leader ensures programs attract, motivate, and retain top talent while supporting the company’s transformation and growth.

Culture & Alignment

• Create reward philosophies and frameworks that promote performance, accountability, and an exceptional employee experience.
• Embed EchoStar’s values—Pride, Adventure, and Winning—into all reward programs.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador, ensuring leaders understand how rewards reinforce desired behaviors and outcomes.

Strategy & Advocacy

• Build and execute a holistic total rewards strategy covering base pay, executive compensation, equity programs, STI, LTI, and broad-based rewards.
• Oversee design, governance, and delivery of compensation architecture, incentive plans, salary structures, and benefits programs.
• Evaluate and modernize programs to maintain market competitiveness and support ongoing organizational transformation.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to guide leadership decision-making.

Leadership & Influence

• Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team that operates with accuracy, confidentiality, and agility.
• Partner closely with the Chief People Officer, CFO, and business leaders to align reward programs with organizational goals.
• Directly influence the Chairman, CEO, and Compensation Committee by presenting program designs, benchmarking, and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain strong governance and data integrity across all compensation and benefits processes.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise in compensation and benefits, including executive compensation, equity, STI, and LTI programs.
• Proven track record leading total rewards strategy at scale in a fast-paced or multi-brand environment.
• Exceptional analytical and Excel skills with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to guide executives and present to the Chairman and Compensation Committee.
• Experience handling highly confidential information and sensitive compensation programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating with speed and precision.
• Background in both entrepreneurial and large, established environments is ideal.

Pay

Base pay ranges from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 per year. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. For more details, please visit: EchoStar Benefits.