Vice President, Global Total Rewards

Ladders; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health benefits

Work-life balance programs

Retirement plans with company contribs

Professional development opportunities

Recognition culture

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Vice President, Global Total Rewards to shape a global strategy in a leading Finance & Insurance organization. This role partners with executive leadership to guide compensation, benefits, payroll, and rewards, driving modernization to enhance employee experience and compliance across the function.

Based in Tampa, FL, the role focuses on global payroll, executive compensation, vendor governance, and risk management, with a strong emphasis on strategic leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 10+ years in total rewards, compensation, or benefits leadership roles.
• Extensive experience in global organizations with complex compensation functions.
• Proven track record in developing executive compensation and payroll strategies.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and vendor relationships.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, especially with C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global total rewards strategy to align with business priorities.
• Provide strategic advice on compensation and benefits to executive leadership and HR teams.
• Develop a balanced roadmap that focuses on employee experience and compliance in total rewards.
• Oversee the design and governance of global compensation and benefits programs.
• Lead global payroll operations and vendor performance management.
• Modernize total rewards through improved technology and processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on total rewards during organizational changes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

HR analytics

Communication skills

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Global Total Rewards to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leader will shape a global total rewards strategy that supports business priorities across a complex, international organization. The role will partner closely with executive leadership and HR teams to guide compensation, benefits, payroll, and reward practices. It will also drive modernization efforts that improve employee experience, compliance, and operational effectiveness across the total rewards function.

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

Compensation: $225,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global total rewards strategy to align with business priorities
• Provide strategic advice on compensation and benefits to executive leadership and HR teams
• Develop a balanced roadmap that focuses on employee experience and compliance in total rewards
• Oversee the design and governance of global compensation and benefits programs
• Lead global payroll operations and vendor performance management
• Modernize total rewards through improved technology and processes
• Serve as a trusted advisor on total rewards during organizational changes

Qualifications

• 10+ years in total rewards, compensation, or benefits leadership roles
• Extensive experience in global organizations with complex compensation functions
• Proven track record in developing executive compensation and payroll strategies
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and vendor relationships
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, especially with C-suite executives

Benefits

• Access to comprehensive global health and welfare benefits
• Programs supporting employee wellbeing and work-life balance
• Participation in retirement savings plans with company contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A culture promoting recognition and reward for achievements

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.