Vice President, Total Rewards

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement matching

Well-being programs

Voluntary benefits

Recognition programs

Job summary

Ladders in Tampa, FL is seeking a Vice President, Total Rewards to shape a global total rewards strategy aligned with business goals and the employee value proposition. You will guide compensation, benefits, recognition and payroll decisions, partnering with executive leadership, HR and other key stakeholders to drive talent outcomes and operational effectiveness.

The role focuses on governance, analytics and service delivery across total rewards, with a strong emphasis on modernization and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, payroll, or HR disciplines.
• Experience leading global total rewards functions in complex, geographically dispersed organizations.
• Proven track record designing and executing compensation, benefits, and incentive strategies.
• Ability to advise C-suite executives and prepare analyses for Boards or committees.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships.
• Successful history of leading transformations and optimizing operating models.
• Deep knowledge of total rewards governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a total rewards strategy aligned with business goals and the employee value proposition.
• Advise executives and HR leadership on compensation and recognition strategies.
• Develop a roadmap that balances market competitiveness with employee experience.
• Lead the design and administration of global compensation and benefits programs.
• Oversee global payroll and ensure compliance and service delivery.
• Manage budgets and financial modeling for total rewards programs.
• Lead the modernization and analytics of total rewards and payroll systems.

Skills

Total rewards leadership

Compensation strategy

Benefits design

Payroll management

Financial modeling

Executive advisory

Job description

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

This leader will shape a global total rewards strategy that strengthens the employee value proposition while supporting business goals across a complex, geographically dispersed organization. The role will partner closely with executive leadership, HR, and other key stakeholders to guide compensation, benefits, recognition, and payroll decisions that impact both talent outcomes and operational effectiveness. In addition, this leader will help modernize systems, improve analytics, and ensure strong governance, compliance, and service delivery 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 execute a total rewards strategy aligned with business goals and the employee value proposition
• Advise executives and HR leadership on compensation and recognition strategies
• Develop a roadmap that balances market competitiveness with employee experience
• Lead the design and administration of global compensation and benefits programs
• Oversee global payroll and ensure compliance and service delivery
• Manage budgets and financial modeling for total rewards programs
• Lead the modernization and analytics of total rewards and payroll systems

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, payroll, or HR disciplines
• Experience leading global total rewards functions in complex, geographically dispersed organizations
• Proven track record designing and executing compensation, benefits, and incentive strategies
• Ability to advise C-suite executives and prepare analyses for Boards or committees
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships
• Successful history of leading transformations and optimizing operating models
• Deep knowledge of total rewards governance and risk management

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Retirement savings plans with competitive matching
• Well-being programs designed to support employee health
• Voluntary benefits tailored to employee needs
• Recognition programs aligned with company values

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.