Vice President, Total Rewards

Edelman Financial Engines

17d • Remote

About The Position

At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive.
We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has job to do for our clients. That’s why we are committed to managing our clients’ investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives.
Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.
Edelman Financial Engines is seeking a strategic and collaborative Vice President, Total Rewards to lead the design and execution of our compensation, benefits, equity, and recognition programs. This leader will play a critical role in enabling our mission to Amplify Our People and Culture by ensuring our Total Rewards programs attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Vice President will shape a forward-looking Total Rewards strategy aligned with our business goals, culture, and growth. The role leads a team of Total Rewards professionals and partners closely with Finance, Legal, HR Business Partners, and senior business leaders across the organization.
This is a highly visible role that advises executive leadership on reward strategies that drive performance, engagement, and organizational success. Success in this role requires a data-driven mindset, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, along with the ability to navigate ambiguity and influence across the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Human Resources experience with 5+ years in Total Rewards leadership
• Deep expertise in a global compensation strategy, benefits programs, and market benchmarking
• Experience with the following HR Suite: UKG HRIS, Shareworks, Paycycle, Hub, Alight, Qualtrics, Lattice, Greenhouse
• Experience in a global financial services or investment advisory environments
• Experience designing variable compensation programs, including sales incentives
• Strong ability to translate complex compensation concepts for leaders and employees
• Strong vendor/partner relationship management, particularly with benefits related providers
• Broad understanding of HR functions, ability and motivation to contribute to efforts outside of direct scope
• Experience administering pre-IPO equity programs, preferably of private equity owned companies
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level compensation discussions
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, influence senior leaders, and lead high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Total Rewards Strategy
• Lead the development and execution of a competitive Total Rewards strategy encompassing compensation, benefits, equity, and recognition programs
• Ensure programs align with business priorities, talent strategy, and market competitiveness
• Oversee market analysis, benchmarking, and emerging compensation and benefits trends
• Compensation & Benefits Leadership
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle and ongoing compensation strategy
• Design and administer competitive variable compensation programs, including sales incentive plans
• Oversee employee recognition programs and evaluate program effectiveness
• Develop clear and transparent employee communications related to Total Rewards
• Leadership & Partnership
• Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team
• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to guide compensation and benefits decisions
• Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership and contribute to reporting for the Board Compensation Committee
• Program & Vendor Management
• Oversee relationships with benefits and compensation vendors and ensure high-quality service delivery
• Drive operational excellence across Total Rewards systems, programs, and processes

Benefits

• this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees