Vice President of Total Rewards

JAS Recruitment; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 268,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Our client in Denver, CO is seeking a Vice President, Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, equity, mobility, and wellness programs. You will shape a global total rewards philosophy to attract and retain top scientists, engineers, and technology professionals amid rapid growth.

The role partners with senior leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and scalable programs across the global workforce, including expatriate assignments and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires 15+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience with leadership
• U.S. person status is required due to contractual and security requirements
• Experience designing rewards for technical, engineering, or technology populations

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global total rewards strategy aligned with business goals
• Define compensation and benefits philosophies to attract, retain, and engage talent
• Advise executive leadership on market trends, regulatory developments, and best practices
• Oversee global mobility, equity, and executive rewards programs
• Lead governance, benchmarking, and vendor management in rewards programs
• Drive analytics to inform decision making and program design

Skills

Global compensation strategy

Executive compensation

Benefits design

Mobility programs

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

***This role sits onsite 3 days per week in the Denver, CO area. Relocation assistance is available***

This role CANNOT be remote.

We are seeking a Vice President, Total Rewards to lead our Client’s compensation, benefits, executive rewards, recognition, wellness, and mobility functions. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive total rewards philosophy that enables the Company to attract, retain, and motivate world‑class talent while supporting the company’s rapid growth and evolving business priorities.

The VP, Total Rewards will partner closely with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and HR leaders to ensure the Company’s reward programs are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives across our global workforce. This role will play a critical part in supporting a highly specialized population of scientists, engineers, and technology professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a global total rewards strategy aligned with the Company’s business goals, talent strategy, and culture.
• Define and evolve compensation and benefits philosophies that support employee attraction, retention, engagement, and performance.
• Advise executive leadership on market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging reward practices.
• Ensure reward programs support organizational growth, geographic expansion, and workforce scalability.

Compensation

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and executive compensation.
• Oversee salary structures, market pricing, pay equity analyses, and compensation benchmarking.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board's Compensation Committee on executive compensation matters.
• Ensure compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with company performance.
• Lead the strategy and administration of global health, welfare, retirement, wellness, leave, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings to support employee needs while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Oversee vendor selection, governance, and performance management.
• Drive innovative programs that support employee wellbeing and overall employee experience.

Equity & Executive Rewards

• Partner with Legal, Finance, and executive leadership to administer equity and executive reward programs.
• Develop strategies that align employee and shareholder interests while supporting talent retention.
• Support executive compensation disclosures, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Advise leadership regarding evolving market practices and incentive design.

Global Mobility & Compliance

• Oversee global mobility programs, including expatriate assignments, relocation support, and international reward considerations.
• Ensure compliance with compensation, benefits, and employment regulations across all operating jurisdictions.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to mitigate risk and maintain strong governance practices.
• Establish policies and controls to support operational excellence.

Leadership & Analytics

• Lead and develop a high‑performing global Total Rewards team.
• Build data‑driven approaches to reward strategy using workforce analytics and market intelligence.
• Present recommendations and insights to senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and employee‑centric program design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including significant leadership experience in compensation and benefits.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, worker granted asylum, or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People’s Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated success designing and leading global total rewards strategies in complex, high‑growth organizations.
• Deep expertise in compensation, executive compensation, incentive design, benefits, and rewards governance.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership teams and board‑level stakeholders.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), CEBS, or similar certification.
• Experience supporting publicly traded, pre‑IPO, or private equity‑backed organizations.
• Experience designing rewards programs for highly technical, engineering, research, or technology populations.
• Strong knowledge of equity compensation and executive reward practices.
• Demonstrated success leading globally distributed teams.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and executive communication skills.
• Experience operating within multinational organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

$268,000 - $335,000 a year

This position is Bonus and Equity Eligible

The base pay range for this role is $268,000 - $335,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Travel: ~10-20%

A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal