Director, Global Total Rewards

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Parental and caregiver leave

Mental health support

Education assistance

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Global Total Rewards to shape a global rewards strategy that aligns with business priorities and drives a cohesive experience across compensation and benefits. The role partners with Talent Experience & Development and other enterprise leaders to connect performance, recognition, and rewards at scale.

This is a highly visible role to influence transformation, deliver operational excellence, and elevate the employee experience across the organization, with remote

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in compensation, benefits, or Total Rewards.
• Experience leading transformation and operational excellence.
• Strong executive communication and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Total Rewards function across compensation and benefits.
• Develop an integrated Total Rewards strategy aligned with priorities.
• Partner with Talent Experience & Development to connect performance, recognition, rewards.
• Build cross-department partnerships to align Total Rewards with enterprise priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership for benefits and employee experience.
• Assess future capability needs and recommend enhancements.
• Lead annual compensation planning, market benchmarking, and incentives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive presence

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytics & automation

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global Total Rewards to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This leader will shape a global rewards strategy that supports business priorities, strengthens the employee value proposition, and drives a consistent experience across compensation and benefits. The role will partner closely with Talent Experience & Development and other enterprise leaders to connect performance, recognition, and rewards. It is a highly visible opportunity to influence organizational transformation, operational excellence, and employee experience at scale.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $180,000 – $210,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Total Rewards function, providing strategic leadership across compensation and benefits.
• Develop an integrated Total Rewards strategy aligned with business priorities and the employee value proposition.
• Partner with Talent Experience & Development leaders to connect performance, recognition, and rewards into a cohesive employee experience.
• Build partnerships across various departments to align Total Rewards with enterprise priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership for the benefits function, ensuring operational excellence and a positive employee experience.
• Assess future capability needs and recommend enhancements for the Total Rewards function.
• Lead annual compensation planning, market benchmarking, and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or Total Rewards within complex organizations.
• Proven expertise in leading organizational transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and change management.
• Experience leveraging technology, automation, and analytics to enhance business outcomes.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and influencing abilities with strong executive presence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave, along with flexible time off.
• Mental health support and wellness reimbursement.
• Career development and education assistance.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.