Major League Soccer · 17 hours ago
Vice President, Total Rewards
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
12+ years expMajor League Soccer is seeking an innovative Vice President, Total Rewards to serve as a strategic leader within their HR leadership team. This role is responsible for overseeing the design and management of comprehensive total rewards strategies, ensuring alignment with business priorities to attract and retain a diverse, high-performing workforce.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a holistic compensation strategy, including salary structures, variable pay, and incentive programs that align with organizational goals
Oversee the design, benchmarking, and administration of base pay structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, and recognition programs
Oversee the management of the annual compensation review process
Conduct job evaluations, manage salary range structures, and lead participation in market surveys to ensure competitive positioning
Provide guidance and recommendations to Talent Acquisition team, HR Business Partners and leaders around job analysis, job descriptions and appropriate compensation benchmarking
Lead the strategic design, execution, administration and optimization of all employee benefit and wellness programs so they are competitive
Oversee the design, administration, and optimization of all employee benefit and wellness programs to ensure they are competitive, cost-effective, and supportive of employee needs
Monitor market trends and emerging benefit innovations to recommend program enhancements that improve attraction, retention, and engagement
Manage broker and vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery and optimal cost efficiency
Lead benefits-related projects including program renewals, compliance reporting, cost-benefit analysis, and policy development
Maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA)
Oversee HR systems strategy, ensuring platforms are optimized for accuracy, data integrity, scalability, and user experience
Develop, maintain, and automate dashboards, analytics, and reporting to monitor key workforce and total rewards metrics
Provide actionable, data-driven insights to senior leadership that inform strategic decision-making across the organization
Lead and enhance employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements, strengthen engagement, and reinforce our culture and values
Stay current on market trends, legislative changes, and best practices in compensation, benefits, and workforce analytics to ensure competitiveness and compliance
Partner with Finance to align compensation and benefits budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Ensure a seamless employee experience in all Total Rewards-related programs and service delivery
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team focused on excellence, collaboration, and innovation
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion, and accountability within the HR function and across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
12+ years of progressive work experience in total rewards including benefits and compensation required
5+ years in a senior leadership role
Proven experience designing and implementing innovative, inclusive compensation and benefits plans across different employee segments
Ability to evaluate, design and recommend compensation and benefit programs based on market assessment and business strategy
Strong project management skills
Excellent written communication skills
Effective execution skills to ensure successful implementation of initiatives, processes, and policies
Advanced analytical skills
Proven experience using HR metrics, workforce analytics, and financial modeling to inform decisions
Strong technical skills including experience using HRIS and compensation tools
Expert at analyzing compensation surveys and market data
Experience developing business plans, recommendations, reports, and presentation decks for an executive audience
Acts with curiosity and takes the initiative to identify problems, offer creative solutions and resolve issues
Excellent collaborative skills
Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on delivering results and developing high-performing teams
Thorough knowledge of employment laws related to benefits and compensation such as FMLA, COBRA, ADA, ERISA and other federal, state and local laws
High level of commitment to organizational ethics, integrity, compliance and producing high-quality work
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
Ability to exercise excellent judgement, confidentiality and sense of urgency
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Demonstrated decision making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
Preferred
Master's Degree or MBA in Human Resources Management or related field
Experience working with Workday
Professional certifications (CCP, CBP, CEBS) a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
$500 wellness reimbursement
Generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance
On-the-job training
Feedback
Ongoing educational opportunities
Company
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional sports league that organizes men's soccer competitions in the United States and Canada.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
National Black Bank Foundation
2022-03-10Debt Financing· $25M
2018-06-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Chris Schlosser
Senior Vice President, Emerging Ventures
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Alicia LaPorta
Director of Match Day Operations & Administration
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