Head of Reward, Americas

Unilever•Hoboken, NJ

8d•$227,700 - $398,475

About The Position

Unilever is seeking a Head of Reward to lead Total Rewards across the Americas and partner with teams beyond the region. The role is part of the North America HR Leadership Team and the Global Total Reward Leadership Team, helping execute Unilever’s global reward strategy while aligning it with country and business priorities. The position supports attracting, retaining, and engaging talent, and contributes to business outcomes across employee groups and markets. The Head of Reward leads and develops reward professionals across the Americas and partners with local HR and business leaders. The role works with global reward, pensions, and reward Centres of Expertise on compensation strategy and on the design, implementation, and administration of local health and welfare, insurance, retirement and savings, and recognition programs. It also represents Unilever in industry reward forums and uses market benchmarking and data analysis to inform and continually improve reward programs. As a member of the North America HR Leadership Team, the role collaborates with HR teams on performance management and advises leaders on linking performance and reward. As a member of the Global Reward Leadership Team and broader reward community, it helps shape global strategy and provides feedback on how policies apply in the field. The position requires strategic judgment, commercial awareness, adaptability, strong leadership and coaching skills, and the ability to work effectively in a complex, multinational, matrix environment. The stated pay range is $227,700 to $398,475. The position is eligible for a bonus and long-term incentive. Benefits-eligible employees may choose from benefits that include health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life and disability insurance, parental and sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and voluntary benefits. Coverage is subject to applicable plan terms and documents.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and Benefits, including leading high-performing reward teams.
Experience leading reward programs in the U.S. and other markets.
Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and market practices across North America.
Experience working in a global, multinational organization.
A track record of designing and implementing reward strategies and programs that support business goals and employee engagement.
Experience managing complex projects and leading teams in a cross-functional, matrix environment.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to use data and metrics to develop insights and inform decisions.
Strong communication and influencing skills for engaging senior leaders, HR business partners, and employees.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Commercial and business acumen, including understanding business priorities, relevant metrics, competitors, and emerging people trends.
Ability to lead change and transformation, adapt plans and style, and design and deliver reward programs across different markets.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including end-to-end thinking across organizational silos.
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-direction, bias for action, and willingness to challenge the status quo using critical thinking and creativity.
Team leadership skills that support psychological safety, respect differing views, and develop strong teams.
Ability to challenge, stretch, and coach others, build trust with teams and leaders, understand talent development needs, and make thoughtful talent-casting decisions.
Adaptability and resilience, including balancing short- and long-term priorities and developing resourceful approaches with measurable impact.
Passion for growth and high performance, with accountability and care in delivering work.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting additional geographies beyond North America in a global, multinational organization.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Global Reward Centre of Expertise to implement global compensation strategy in a way that fits country business priorities and supports talent attraction, retention, and engagement.
Partner with the Global Pensions and Reward Centres of Expertise on the design, implementation, and administration of local health and welfare, insurance, retirement and savings, and recognition programs.
Represent Unilever in industry reward forums and use ongoing benchmarking and review to align programs with market and business needs.
Participate actively in the North America HR Leadership Team and collaborate with HR teams on effective performance management systems and guidance for leaders on linking performance and reward.
Participate actively in the Global Reward Leadership Team and broader reward community, influencing global strategy and providing feedback on policy application in the field.
Use data analytics to analyze reward-related data, identify trends, inform decisions, improve programs, and address gaps.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of reward professionals across the Americas, partnering with local HR and business leaders to deliver reward solutions supporting business priorities and sustainable growth.