The Head of Total Rewards position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The successful candidate will partner closely with HR Business Partners and senior business leaders to design and implement compensation structures, strengthen governance, and educate managers and employees on the organization’s rewards philosophy.
Head of Total Rewards Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of the organization’s global compensation strategy and frameworks.
- Establish governance, methodology, and structures that ensure consistent and equitable compensation practices across the company.
- Oversee job grading frameworks, compensation ratios, and leveling structures across the organization.
- Design and implement mechanisms that support and reinforce the company’s pay philosophy.
- Partner closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to guide compensation-related decisions and reinforce rewards philosophy.
- Lead education initiatives for hiring managers and leaders to improve understanding of compensation practices and reward programs.
- Train HRBPs and business leaders on compensation governance, structures, and decision frameworks.
- Serve as a visible and trusted advisor to leadership on compensation strategy.
- Support global compensation programs and provide guidance across international markets.
- Manage and advise on executive compensation programs.
- Oversee global mobility, expatriate programs, and relocation frameworks.
- Oversee the design and administration of salary structures, benchmarking, and compensation planning processes.
- Ensure alignment of compensation practices across corporate and hourly populations.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
Head of Total Rewards Responsibilities:
- Bachelors degree required
- 10+ years of experience in Total Rewards or Compensation leadership experience
- Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, or similar industrial environments
- Experience supporting both corporate and hourly employee populations required
- Global exposure required, including familiarity with international compensation practices
- Experience designing and implementing job grading frameworks and compensation structures
- Experience supporting executive compensation, relocation, expatriate programs, and global mobility
- Comfortable operating in a highly visible, front-facing leadership role
- Ability to educate and influence managers and HR partners on compensation practices
- Strong collaboration skills with HRBPs and business leaders
- Player-coach mindset with willingness to lead both strategically and operationally
- Driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Base Salary: $225,000-$250,000 base salary
Bonus: 30% target
Location: Chicago, IL (Downtown – Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k offered
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, apply today!
Rachel Holmes
Principal, LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.