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Edelman · 1 day ago

Global Head of Total Rewards

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $360K/yr

15+ years exp

Edelman is seeking a Global Head of Total Rewards to lead the strategic design and execution of their global compensation, benefits, mobility, and total rewards philosophy. This senior leadership role will focus on recognizing, rewarding, and retaining talent while ensuring that Total Rewards programs are equitable and reflective of market dynamics and organizational values.

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Responsibilities

Design and lead Edelman’s global Total Rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, mobility, and rewards programs aligned to our evolving workforce

Oversee executive compensation strategy and governance, in close partnership with the CPO, CFO, and Executive Committee

Develop and evolve our compensation philosophy and pay frameworks to reflect market trends, promote equity, and support transparency initiatives

Lead the design and implementation of global and region-specific benefit programs, including integration of acquisitions, policy harmonization, and vendor partnerships

Guide and support regional Total Rewards leaders, ensuring programs reflect market needs while aligning with Edelman’s global strategy

Oversee annual compensation planning cycles, including modeling, statistical analysis, equitable distribution of rewards, and global communication frameworks

Advance pay equity, compliance, and reporting, partnering across Finance, Legal, and People teams to deliver timely and accurate analyses

Build and maintain Edelman’s global job banding and job family structure, ensuring consistency and transparency across levels and geographies

Evaluate and respond to emerging market trends, hot job categories, and business needs by adapting rewards strategies and policies

Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on attracting and retaining top talent through data-backed Total Rewards planning and market insights

Manage third-party vendors and global compensation survey participation, ensuring effective benchmarking and external competitiveness

Collaborate across People Centers of Excellence to embed inclusion, performance, and growth into all aspects of the Total Rewards lifecycle

Qualification

Global Total RewardsExecutive CompensationData AnalysisHRIS PlatformsProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementStrategic Advisory SkillsHigh Ethical Standards