VP, Total Rewards (Remote)

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. 

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 

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 

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $197,500 - $250,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, 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.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.

About Edelman Financial Engines

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Recognized by Barron’s as a top RIA firm for eight years in a row (awarded each September (2018-2025) based on prior 12-month data through June 30)1, we support more than 1.27 million clients across 140+ offices nationwide and manage over $324 billion in assets 2. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.  

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1  The Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list, an annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. The 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services, LLC, which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of 12th.  

2 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of September 30, 2025.