Total Rewards Architect for Growth & Impact

Vacatia; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee engagement programs

Job summary

Vacatia is seeking a strategic Total Rewards leader to design and scale compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent across a growing hospitality organization.

The role focuses on shaping how we reward performance, drive engagement, and align people strategies with business outcomes, collaborating with Finance, HR, and executive leadership to build modern, scalable programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation and total rewards within a corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing compensation structures, incentive plans, and scalable rewards programs.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into strategic recommendations.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders, communicate complex concepts clearly, and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Experience in hospitality, travel, or multi-location organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide compensation and total rewards strategies aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Lead annual merit, bonus, commission, and incentive planning cycles to drive performance and reward outcomes.
• Partner with Finance and leadership to develop compensation budgets, workforce plans, and forecasting models.
• Conduct market benchmarking and oversee job architecture, leveling frameworks, and salary structures to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Enhance benefits and total rewards programs, including healthcare, financial perks, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Leverage workforce analytics and compensation data to deliver actionable insights and inform executive decision-making.

Skills

Compensation design

Total rewards

Data analytics

Executive influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Vacatia is seeking a strategic Total Rewards leader to design and scale compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent across a growing hospitality organization.

The role focuses on shaping how we reward performance, drive engagement, and align people strategies with business outcomes, collaborating with Finance, HR, and executive leadership to build modern, scalable programs.