Head of Total Rewards

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Total Rewards in the United States.

This senior leadership role is responsible for defining and driving a comprehensive total rewards strategy across a large, complex regional organization. You will shape how compensation, benefits, mobility, and wellness programs attract, retain, and motivate talent while aligning with global objectives and local market realities. Leading a high-performing, geographically distributed team, you will partner closely with executive HR leadership, finance, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant, and competitive reward solutions. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, including major transformation initiatives and M&A integration. Operating in a global, matrixed environment, you will use data, market insights, and strong governance to enable informed decisions and sustainable growth. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence workforce strategy at scale while fostering a culture of transparency, equity, and continuous improvement.

• Define and execute the regional total rewards strategy in alignment with global frameworks and business priorities.
• Lead and develop a team of total rewards professionals across the United States, Americas, and Latin America, fostering capability growth and engagement.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of compensation, incentive, retirement, benefits, wellness, and mobility programs.
• Partner with global reward teams to ensure consistency while adapting programs to local market needs and regulations.
• Lead cross-border mobility initiatives, advising leadership on international assignments and talent movement.
• Drive strategic HR and total rewards projects, including large-scale HRIS, payroll, and operating model transformations.
• Provide market intelligence, analytics, and insights to senior HR and business leaders to support data-driven decisions.
• Act as a key stakeholder partner and escalation point across HR, Finance, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, and executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, ethics, and governance requirements.
• Lead total rewards workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, and integrations across the region.

• Master’s degree in business administration or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on HR, finance, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards leadership within a multinational environment across the Americas.
• Proven experience managing and developing remote, cross-cultural teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong track record of designing and scaling global or regional compensation and benefits programs from strategy through execution.
• Advanced ability to use data, analytics, and market intelligence to inform decisions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics clearly.
• Strong leadership presence, growth mindset, and capability to mentor and inspire high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with comfort operating in ambiguity.
• Deep understanding of ethics, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to total rewards programs.

• Competitive base salary range of $240,000 to $330,000, depending on location, skills, and experience.
• Performance-based incentive or commission eligibility aligned with company plans, where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company support.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, paid sick and safe time, and recognized holidays.
• Flexible work environment supporting professional and personal balance.
• Access to large-scale, strategic projects with significant regional and global impact.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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