SVP Global Head of Total Rewards
About The Position
WEX is seeking a visionary and highly skilled senior leader to lead its global Total Rewards function. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing global total rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent. The position will lead the function’s AI transition, using generative AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to automate compensation modeling, personalize benefit offerings, and support data-led decision-making. The role partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align rewards strategy and its supporting technology with business objectives and employee well-being. The leader oversees compensation, benefits, and other rewards initiatives; supports board-level and executive materials; ensures global legal and regulatory compliance; and serves on designated Bank committees. The role manages external vendors and consultants and leads and develops a global team of 10–15 resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 15 or more years of HR leadership experience focused on total rewards, preferably in a global or multinational environment.
- Proven experience or specialized training in HR technology transformation, including familiarity with AI for HR, such as AI-based compensation software or using large language models for policy drafting and data analysis.
- Expert-level analytical skills and ability to use predictive analytics to inform decisions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
- In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations across multiple geographies.
- Ability to organize multiple initiatives, align resources, meet aggressive deadlines, and drive projects to completion with positive organizational impact.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving, with a track record of developing and executing innovative total rewards strategies that drive business results.
- Experience managing mid-sized teams and leading them through organizational or technological change.
- Ability to translate complex data and AI-driven insights into clear narratives for executive leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) certification.
- Proficiency in advanced HCM systems such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors and AI-specific compensation platforms such as Pave, Payscale, or proprietary AI modeling tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the digital evolution of the Total Rewards function and identify and implement AI-driven tools for predictive salary benchmarking, automated job leveling, and personalized total rewards statements.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy covering compensation, benefits, and other rewards initiatives.
- Lead the design and administration of base pay, incentive, commission, and equity programs, ensuring market alignment, internal equity, and achievement of financial objectives.
- Oversee health, wellness, retirement, and other fringe benefit programs, and work with brokers and consultants to integrate AI-driven technology that helps employees optimize benefit selections.
- Prepare board-level presentations and materials for the Chief People Officer and the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee of the Board.
- Partner with HR analytics to analyze data, forecast talent trends using AI, and model the long-term fiscal impact of compensation changes.
- Collaborate with talent acquisition, HR business partners, managers, and leaders on rewards strategies supporting talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and business goals.
- Manage short- and long-term initiatives in a fast-paced environment to meet business objectives and drive impact.
- Ensure global compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and serve on Bank Credit, Loan, Compliance, and ALCO committees to align Total Rewards policies with Bank credit policies and federal banking regulations.
- Monitor emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in total rewards and incorporate them into the global strategy as appropriate.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and industry experts to optimize total rewards programs.
- Manage and upskill a team of 10–15 global resources, fostering continuous learning and digital literacy.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Quarterly or annual bonus eligibility for non-sales roles, based on role and applicable plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
