Vice President, Total Rewards

Sophos

Vice President leading global compensation, benefits, equity, and rewards strategy at Sophos. Managing analytics, automation, executive compensation, and a global Total Rewards team.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 $234,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing global total rewards strategies, with a strong focus on compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and build relationships across various business functions.

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Total Rewards Strategy DevelopmentGlobal Compensation PracticesEquity Program ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Total Rewards StrategyExecutive Compensation AnalysisEquity Program ManagementCompensation Review SolutionsGlobal Benefits ManagementData AnalyticsWorkflow AutomationCompensation DesignMarket Trend AnalysisPrivate Equity Experience

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingOrganizational Change Management

Industry Keywords

Global Technology CompanyHealth and Wellness ProgramsRetirement ProgramsRegulatory RequirementsMarket TrendsUnited States CompensationCanada CompensationUnited Kingdom CompensationGermany CompensationIndia Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve a global total rewards strategy supporting business goals, competitiveness, and local requirements
Oversee analysis and reviews of executive compensation programs
Support preparation of executive compensation materials for the Board
Partner with the equity team to manage equity programs
Lead design, evaluation, and delivery of base pay, variable pay, equity, and recognition programs
Lead evaluation and management of health, wellness, retirement, and other global benefit programs
Advance total rewards technology, analytics, compensation review solutions, and workflow automation
Lead and develop a global Total Rewards team across rewards, analytics, and responsible AI
Build relationships across HR, Finance, Legal, and other teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits
Experience ideally in a complex, global technology company
Strong knowledge of global compensation practices, regulatory requirements, and market trends
Experience with the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and India preferred
Hands-on experience managing equity programs
Experience in a private equity environment
Strong track record of designing and delivering total rewards strategies
Ability to turn strategy into action, manage competing priorities, improve how work gets done, and build constructive relationships across the business
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to engage different audiences, lead teams, and guide organizational change
Judgment to move between strategic leadership and hands-on work
Legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted without requiring employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives
Volunteer days
Global employee sustainability initiatives
Global fitness and trivia competitions
Global wellbeing days
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training
Remote-first working model