Global Total Rewards Leader — Strategy, Equity & Benefits

Sophos; United States; Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first model

Hybrid options

Flexible start/end times

Leadership development program

LinkedIn Learning

Wellbeing program

EAP

Job summary

Sophos is seeking a Vice President, Total Rewards to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of global total rewards programs. You will own the global strategy, oversee executive compensation, and guide equity programs, with a focus on fairness and market competitiveness.

You will shape benefits and drive analytics and automation in collaboration with HR Operations and HR Systems leaders. You will build and develop a world-class Total Rewards team, partner with Finance, Legal, and other

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of global compensation practices, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
• Experience with United States, Canada, UK, Germany, and India preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Turn strategy into action while balancing priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Hands-on equity program management, including private equity contexts.
• Track record of designing and delivering total rewards strategies tied to business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and delivery of Sophos’s global total rewards programs.
• Own and evolve a global total rewards strategy aligned with business goals and local requirements.
• Oversee analysis and reviews of executive compensation and support Board materials.
• Partner with equity team to manage equity programs within the compensation framework.
• Lead design and delivery of base pay, variable pay, equity, and recognition programs.
• Shape global benefits including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Advance total rewards technology, analytics, and automation with HR Operations and HR Systems.
• Build and develop a global Total Rewards team across rewards, analytics, and responsible AI.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with HR, Finance, Legal and others.

Skills

Total Rewards

Executive compensation

Equity programs

Compensation design

Benefits design

Team leadership

Analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Change management

Strong communication

Job description

Sophos is seeking a Vice President, Total Rewards to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of global total rewards programs. You will own the global strategy, oversee executive compensation, and guide equity programs, with a focus on fairness and market competitiveness.

You will shape benefits and drive analytics and automation in collaboration with HR Operations and HR Systems leaders. You will build and develop a world-class Total Rewards team, partner with Finance, Legal, and other