Vice President, Total Rewards

Sophos; United States; On-site; USD 234,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first policy

Hybrid option

Job summary

Sophos is seeking a Vice President, Total Rewards to lead global strategy, design, and delivery of total rewards programs. You will apply data-driven insights, responsible AI, and automation to scale decisions across our workforce.

You will oversee executive compensation, equity programs, base and variable pay design, and global benefits, partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and other teams to align rewards with business priorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive total rewards, compensation, and benefits experience in a global tech company.
• Strong knowledge of global compensation practices, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
• Hands-on experience managing equity programs, including private equity environments.
• Proven track record designing and delivering total rewards strategies that drive business results.

Responsibilities

• Set global total rewards strategy aligned to business goals and local requirements.
• Lead executive compensation analysis and board materials preparation.
• Guide equity programs in partnership with the equity team.
• Design base pay, variable pay, equity, and recognition programs with market competitiveness.
• Shape benefits strategy for health, retirement, and other programs.
• Advance total rewards technology, analytics, and automation with HR partners.
• Build and develop a global Total Rewards team.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal and other teams to reflect business priorities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global compensation

Communication

Change management

Job description

About Us

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos offers industry‑leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next‑gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com .

Role Summary

As Vice President, Total Rewards, you will lead the strategy, design, and delivery of Sophos's global total rewards programs. You will bring deep rewards expertise and use reliable data, responsible AI, and automation to improve decisions, the employee experience, and how we operate at scale.

What You Will Do

• Set total rewards strategy: Own and evolve a global total rewards strategy that supports our business goals, keeps us competitive, and meets local requirements across our workforce.
• Lead executive compensation: Oversee analysis and reviews of executive compensation programs and support the preparation of materials for the Board.
• Guide equity programs: Partner with the equity team to manage equity programs and ensure they align with our broader compensation framework.
• Design compensation programs: Lead the design, evaluation, and delivery of base pay, variable pay, equity, and recognition programs, with a clear focus on fairness and market competitiveness.
• Shape global benefits: Lead the evaluation and management of health, wellness, retirement, and other benefit programs that meet the changing needs of our global workforce.
• Improve technology and analytics: Advance total rewards technology, analytics, compensation review solutions, and workflow automation in close partnership with HR Operations and HR Systems leaders.
• Build the team: Lead and develop a global Total Rewards team, strengthening capability across rewards, analytics, and responsible AI.
• Partner across the business: Build strong working relationships across HR, Finance, Legal, and other teams so our programs reflect business priorities and financial considerations.

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, ideally in a complex, global technology company.
• Strong knowledge of global compensation practices, regulatory requirements, and market trends. Experience with the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and India is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience managing equity programs, including experience in a private equity environment.
• A strong track record of designing and delivering total rewards strategies that support business results.
• The ability to turn strategy into action, manage competing priorities, improve how work gets done, and build constructive relationships across the business.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage different audiences, lead teams, and guide change across the organization.
• The judgment to move comfortably between strategic leadership and hands‑on work when needed.

In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $234,000 to $390,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job- related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What's Great About Sophos?

• Sophos operates a remote‑first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.