VP Total Rewards & Executive Compensation Strategy

Motion; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Equity incentives

Retirement plan

Benefits

Job summary

Motion, an $8.9 billion global industrial distributor, seeks a Vice President, Total Rewards, in Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA, to lead compensation, benefits and executive rewards for ~11,500 employees. This pivotal role guides the function through Motion's planned separation from GPC and the transition to independence in 2027.

The leader will shape 2028 benefits strategy, oversee international programs, and partner with senior leadership and the Board on competitive, cost-effective programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in Total Rewards, with deep benefits expertise.
• Experience with self-insured health plans, including design, funding, renewals and vendor management.
• Broad experience with compensation programs, including executive compensation, equity, annual and long-term incentives.
• Experience collaborating with senior executives, Board or Compensation Committees, with strong financial/analytical acumen.
• Experience leading teams in complex, matrixed organizations and driving transformation.
• International benefits exposure and Workday familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation, benefits, and executive rewards for motion's 11,500 employees across multiple countries.
• Oversee self-insured health plans, wellness, retirement, and other benefits with focus on cost, competitiveness and employee experience.
• Direct broad-based and executive compensation, equity, incentives, and recognition programs with leadership and the Board.
• Develop and mentor the Total Rewards team and cross-functional partnerships.
• Ensure continuity through the separation from GPC and transition to Motion's independent systems (Workday).
• Shape the 2028 benefits strategy, including plan design and vendor relationships.
• Maintain governance and compliance with analytics, benchmarking and technology.

Skills

Total Rewards leadership

Self-insured health plans

Executive compensation

Equity programs

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Motion, an $8.9 billion global industrial distributor, seeks a Vice President, Total Rewards, in Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA, to lead compensation, benefits and executive rewards for ~11,500 employees. This pivotal role guides the function through Motion's planned separation from GPC and the transition to independence in 2027.

The leader will shape 2028 benefits strategy, oversee international programs, and partner with senior leadership and the Board on competitive, cost-effective programs