Vice President Total Rewards

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

15h

About The Position

The Vice President, Total Rewards is responsible for the strategic design, development, and execution of the Company’s global compensation, benefits, and rewards programs. This role provides executive leadership in ensuring programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. The VP Total Rewards will partner closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to foster a high-performance culture, drive employee engagement, and strengthen the Company’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to provide guidance on executive compensation, incentive plan design, equity strategies, and benefits innovation. The role requires a strong mix of strategic foresight, governance expertise, and operational excellence, ensuring programs are both compliant and impactful. This role will also serve as a thought leader across the HR function, integrating data-driven insights and external market intelligence to enhance decision-making.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with demonstrated ability to design compliant, scalable total rewards programs.
Strong technical expertise in executive compensation, incentive plan design, equity programs, and benefits strategy.
Proven experience with market-based job evaluation systems and compensation benchmarking surveys.
Advanced financial, analytical, and modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, complex functions), and experience with HRIS/compensation systems (Oracle preferred).
Demonstrated success influencing, presenting, and partnering with leadership teams and compensation committees.
Ability to coach, guide, and inspire HR colleagues and senior business leaders on compensation and benefits decisions.
Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
Track record of designing and executing total rewards strategies that balance competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and cultural alignment.
Experience leading change and aligning reward programs to support organizational culture, performance, and inclusion goals.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field of study.
12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 7 years in compensation and/or benefits leadership roles.
5-10 years supervisor experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-SCP).
Experience in a global, complex, and highly regulated environment.
Proficiency in Oracle or similar HRIS/compensation systems.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive total rewards strategy that balances competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and alignment to business priorities.
Lead compensation and benefits functions, ensuring they are integrated and support overall HR and business strategies.
Advise executive leadership and the Board on compensation matters, in partnership with the SVP & CHRO including pay philosophy, incentive plan design, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee sales compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and pay-for-performance alignment.
Lead the design and administration of short- and long-term incentive programs, including equity plans, ensuring alignment with company performance goals and shareholder value.
Direct participation in market pay studies and benchmarking surveys; evaluate trends and adjust strategies to remain competitive.
Manage the annual compensation cycle, including merit planning, and incentive payouts.
Oversee the design, governance, and administration of health, retirement, and wellness programs across the enterprise.
Evaluate and implement innovative benefit solutions that enhance employee experience, engagement, and well-being.
Ensure benefits programs are cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with market competitiveness.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including wage & hour, pay transparency, and benefits regulations.
Establish governance practices and controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and effective risk management across all programs.
Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure consistent application of policies, provide training, and deliver consultative support to leaders.
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Audit on total rewards matters, including Security & Exchange Commissions (SEC) disclosures, executive compensation, and benefits audits.