Vice President, Total Rewards

1000 Epiq Systems, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking a VP, Global Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and executive rewards across the organization. You will partner with the CAO, executive leadership, and the Board to deliver market-competitive programs and drive strategic workforce initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in governance, analytics, and technology enablement to modernize rewards platforms and support growth and organizational resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global total rewards programs and governance.
• Proven ability to advise C-suite and boards on compensation and benefits.
• Strong financial acumen and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global total rewards strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Lead compensation, benefits, payroll, and executive compensation programs.
• Oversee governance, analytics, and technology for total rewards systems.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board on reward strategy and risk.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and vendor relationships for rewards programs.
• Drive modernization and change management across total rewards operations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Total rewards strategy

Compensation design

Benefits administration

Payroll governance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Job Description

Position Summary The Vice President, Global Total Rewards is a key member of the Human Resources leadership team responsible for defining and executing Epiq’s global total rewards strategy. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this executive leads compensation, executive compensation, benefits, retirement, wellbeing, payroll, and recognition programs. This leader partners with the Chief Administrative Officer, executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and business and functional leaders to deliver market-competitive, financially sustainable programs that advance Epiq’s business strategy, talent priorities, and employee experience. The role also leads the continued modernization of global total rewards and payroll through strong governance, analytics, technology, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy and Executive Partnership

• Define and execute a global total rewards strategy aligned with Epiq’s business, workforce, financial, and employee value proposition priorities.
• Advise the Chief Administrative Officer, executive leadership, and HR leadership on compensation, benefits, payroll, recognition, and workforce reward strategies.
• Develop a multi-year roadmap that balances competitiveness, employee experience, affordability, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner on executive compensation strategy and prepare analyses and recommendations for executive leadership and the Board or applicable committees.

Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and Recognition

• Lead the design, implementation, governance, and administration of global compensation programs, including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, variable compensation, equity, and executive programs.
• Oversee global health and welfare, retirement, wellbeing, voluntary benefit, leave-related, and executive benefit programs.
• Provide strategic leadership for global payroll operations, technology, controls, compliance, vendor performance, and service delivery.
• Lead Epiq’s enterprise recognition strategy and ensure programs reinforce company values, culture, and business priorities.

Financial, Operational, and Vendor Stewardship

• Own the budget, forecasting, financial modeling, and business cases for total rewards and payroll programs, connecting investments to business and talent outcomes.
• Identify cost-management and program optimization opportunities while preserving competitiveness and employee value.
• Lead vendor strategy, selection, negotiation, governance, and performance management across consultants, brokers, technology providers, and other partners.
• Establish effective policies, controls, metrics, and documentation to support strong governance, compliance, and audit readiness.

Transformation, Technology, and Analytics

• Lead the modernization and simplification of total rewards and payroll through process redesign, automation, digital tools, and improved technology enablement.
• Use market data, workforce analytics, and financial insights to assess competitiveness, utilization, cost, effectiveness, and risk.
• Partner with HR Technology, HR Operations, Finance, Tax, and Legal to strengthen data integrity, system capabilities, controls, and the employee and manager experience.
• Lead change management, communication, education, and adoption for new or redesigned programs.

Global Business Partnership and Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive, business, and HR leaders on complex and sensitive total rewards matters.
• Balance enterprise consistency with appropriate geographic, regulatory, cultural, and business-specific requirements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, and other business transformations through due diligence, planning, and integration.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team with strong strategic, analytical, operational, consulting, and technical capabilities.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure global compensation, benefits, payroll, and recognition programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, plan requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, economic, and market developments and recommend actions to manage risk and maintain competitiveness.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, Risk, and audit resources to maintain appropriate governance, controls, and documentation.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience across total rewards, compensation, benefits, payroll, or related Human Resources disciplines.
• Significant experience leading a broad, global total rewards function in a complex, geographically dispersed organization.
• Demonstrated success designing and executing enterprise compensation, benefits, executive compensation, incentive, and payroll strategies.
• Experience advising C-suite executives and preparing analyses or recommendations for a Board or applicable Board committee.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including ownership of significant budgets, forecasts, business cases, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading transformation, operating-model redesign, technology enablement, or process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of global total rewards governance, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk-management practices.
• Exceptional executive presence, judgment, communication, influencing, analytical, and team leadership skills.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or integrations and experience in professional services are preferred.

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Master’s degree and relevant credentials such as CCP, CBP, GRP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR are preferred.

Compensation Range

The Compensation range for this role is $225,000.00 to $250,000.00 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. #Remote #LI-LM1

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors: Location-based market rate for the role Your abilities in relation to the job specification Performance during screening and interview Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Epiq Leadership Compass

Epiq Leadership Compass Acts Strategically Aligns priorities, work, and resources with strategy to ensure effective execution and organizational success. Set clear strategic priorities Balance short- and long-term investments Communicate a compelling strategic vision Integrate risk and change management Align cross-functional efforts Shape strategy using industry and financial insights Enterprise Decision Making Applies deep business and financial insight to guide strategic decisions, resource allocation, and thought leadership. Use financial and market expertise for long-term direction Build strategic partnerships Promote a customer-first mindset Allocate global resources for innovation and growth Cultivates a Growth Mindset Fosters innovation through curiosity, smart risk-taking, and adaptability—aligning change with strategy for lasting impact. Promote curiosity and forward-thinking Build a culture of innovation through partnerships Drive innovation to meet client needs Lead innovation with a clear vision Align innovation with market trends Builds Talented Teams Builds and develops inclusive, high-performing teams aligned to strategic goals for exceptional talent and business results. Focus on employee engagement Build a strong talent pipeline Fosters Relationships & Collaboration Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success. Build trust-based partnerships Nurture long-term relationships Remove collaboration barriers Celebrate cross-team success.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law.

Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction.

In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Epiq is a leading global provider of integrated technology and services for the legal profession, including eDiscovery, managed services, bankruptcy, class action and mass tort administration, federal regulatory actions and data breach responses. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline the administration of litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Epiq’s subject-matter experts bring clarity to complexity, create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to our clients around the world. We strive for a cohesive, collaborative environment that focuses on group achievement. With over 8000 associates worldwide, Epiq operates in 19 countries and over 80 global locations.