Head of Total Rewards (Remote, Global)

Job summary

This senior leadership position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive global compensation and benefits strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and enhances talent attraction and retention.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, preferably in a global context.
• Strong understanding of compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive design.
• Experience with job evaluation frameworks and implementation of job architecture in a global setting.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation management systems.
• Professional-level English proficiency in a global work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a transparent and competitive compensation and benefits framework.
• Manage job architecture, market benchmarking, and pay structures to ensure equitable rewards.
• Oversee the annual compensation review process, ensuring alignment with performance and market trends.
• Handle executive and leadership compensation, including necessary reporting.
• Ensure compliance and consistency in compensation processes across regions.
• Collaborate with teams globally as a trusted advisor, integrating local and global perspectives.
• Develop organizational capabilities within the rewards function and manage external vendors.
• Travel 2-3 weeks annually may be required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in HR, business administration, or related field.

Tools

• Experience with HRIS and compensation management systems.