Vice President, Total Rewards

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

This senior leadership role will shape a global total rewards strategy that aligns compensation, equity, and benefits with business objectives and market competitiveness. The position will partner closely with executive leadership and the Board, with a strong focus on governance, executive compensation, and enterprise-wide reward programs. It also calls for operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and the thoughtful use of AI and automation to improve rewards processes.

The successful candidate will mentor a high-performing team while helping strengthen policies, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Location: Austin, TX - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $283,000 – $425,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and govern competitive compensation, equity, and benefits programs based on benchmarking and analysis.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and manage executive compensation frameworks that promote performance.
• Facilitate the integration of AI tools for automation in compensation analysis and equity insights.
• Streamline total rewards operations by simplifying policies and enhancing governance within the organization.
• Prepare and present materials on total rewards strategy to executive leadership and the Board.
• Mentor and develop a high-performance Total Rewards team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience with a focus on Total Rewards and executive compensation; at least 7 years in senior/global leadership roles.
• Experience designing and managing enterprise compensation, equity, and benefits programs in global technology settings.
• Proven track record in leading the adoption of HR automation and AI solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in HRIS and compensation/benefits platforms.
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Experience in creating and presenting board materials succinctly to C-suite and Boards.
• Background in managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and define a global total rewards strategy.
• Engagement with executive leadership and Board presentations.
• Mentorship and development opportunities within a high-performance team.
• Involvement in innovative HR practices leveraging AI and automation.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.