Vice President, Global Total Rewards

Ladders; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Vice President, Global Total Rewards to shape and execute a global rewards strategy aligned with business priorities. You will partner with executive leadership and the Board on compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce planning decisions.

The role requires deep expertise in global total rewards, financial discipline, and transforming complex reward programs on a global scale. Washington, DC-based; remote work not specified.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in total rewards or related HR areas.
• Experience leading global total rewards in complex organizations.
• Experience advising C-suite and Boards on compensation, benefits, payroll.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a total rewards strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Advise executive leadership on compensation, benefits, and workforce strategies.
• Develop a multi-year roadmap for competitive reward programs.
• Lead global compensation programs with robust governance.
• Oversee global health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs.
• Manage global payroll operations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Global total rewards

Executive advisory

Budget management

Governance

Tools

Payroll systems

Benefits platforms

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 rewards strategy that supports business priorities, strengthens governance, and enables the organization to attract and retain top talent.

The role will partner closely with executive leadership and the Board on compensation, benefits, payroll, and broader workforce planning decisions.

A strong candidate will bring deep expertise in global total rewards, financial discipline, and transformation of complex reward programs.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a total rewards strategy that aligns with business priorities
• Advise executive leadership on compensation, benefits, and workforce strategies
• Develop a multi-year roadmap for competitive and effective reward programs
• Lead global compensation programs and ensure governance is robust
• Oversee health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs on a global scale
• Manage global payroll operations and ensure compliance and performance
• Act as a trusted advisor on total rewards matters across the organization

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in total rewards or related HR areas
• Strong expertise in leading global total rewards functions in complex organizations
• Experience in designing and implementing compensation, benefits, and payroll strategies
• Proven track record in advising C-suite executives and working with Boards
• Exceptional financial acumen, including budget management and vendor relations
• Demonstrated success in driving transformation and process optimization in rewards systems
• Deep knowledge of global compensation compliance and risk management

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Participation in a performance-based annual bonus scheme
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package
• Retirement savings plan contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.