- THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:
- Join a global logistics and supply chain leader with a global presence delivering innovative trade solutions as they continue to grow and expand while maintaining their deep heritage.
- Be part of a company that sits at the center of global commerce, connecting infrastructure, transport, and data to create seamless supply chains across ports, terminals, economic zones, and inland logistics.
- The organization is in the midst of a transformation, investing in people, technology, and processes to double in size by 2028 and position itself as an employer of choice in the global marketplace.
- Lead the Americas Total Rewards function, overseeing strategy and execution for 16,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin America.
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:- A highly visible, enterprise-level leadership role with impact across the Americas.
- Influence the direction of total rewards in a global enterprise navigating significant growth, change, and modernization.
- A unique opportunity to build structure, improve data quality, and shape strategy, this is not a “maintenance” role.
- Excellent culture committed to customer service and employee growth with very little turnover
- International exposure and regular travel (approx. 30% year one, tapering to 20%) across diverse markets in Latin America and North America.
- Partnership with a global peer group and access to industry-best practices across borders and functions.
- Leaders of their business have an unparalleled reputation for delivering first-class industry solutions through continued innovation.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT- Lead total rewards strategy across the U.S, Latin America and Canada, overseeing compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent to position the company as an employer of choice.
- Architect and implement the total rewards strategy that supports business growth, employee engagement, and talent retention in transformation.
- The organization is shifting to a center of excellence model, utilizing expertise to shape the future of rewards across countries and functions.
- Manage and inspire high-performing teams in compensation and benefits; align programs with broader business and talent strategies
- Oversee salary structures, short- and long-term incentives, job architecture, and market benchmarking
- Lead annual cycles for merit increases, bonuses, and sales incentives; ensure data-driven, equitable decision-making
- Conduct pay equity analysis and maintain competitive, compliant compensation practices across the organization
- Design and optimize benefits programs that support employee well-being, including health, retirement, leave, and wellness offerings
- Manage U.S. and Canada retirement plans and fiduciary committees; ensure regulatory compliance and program harmonization across business units
- Partner with vendors, brokers, and consultants; lead vendor selection, performance reviews, and contract negotiations
- Oversee workers’ compensation programs, including claims, investigations, litigation strategies, and settlements
- Ensure compliance with all compensation and benefits regulations; manage program governance across multiple jurisdictions
- Communicate total rewards programs effectively to employees; support employee engagement and Great Place to Work initiatives
- Contribute to the implementation and optimization of HR systems and tools to support compensation and benefits operations
- Influence equity, alignment, and competitiveness across roles and geographies.
- Fill critical blind spots in regional expertise, especially around compensation structures and economic dynamics in Latin America.
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:- 15+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, including deep leadership in compensation and benefits across the U.S. and Latin America.
- Strong subject matter expertise in Latin American with regards to compensation around market dynamics, economic volatility, inflation, local compliance, and cultural context.
- Experience navigating matrixed environments, ideally in global manufacturing, logistics, or similarly complex sectors.
- Proven success managing and developing lean, high-performing teams and building scalable processes from the ground up.
- Hands-on experience with incentive design, job architecture, salary structures, sales compensation, and pay equity analysis.
- Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills; able to lead negotiations and manage fiduciary responsibilities for retirement plans.
- Adept at navigating ambiguity, influencing across all levels, and operating as both a strategic leader and a tactical problem solver.
- Familiarity with global HRIS platforms (SAP, Oracle, SuccessFactors) and experience managing data gaps and integration efforts across systems.
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VP of Total Rewards
VP of Total Rewards
Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted
05-30-2025
Sector
Human Resources
Work Type
Direct Hire
Reference
64211
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