Vice President, Total Rewards

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60607, Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
180K-260K Annually
Expert/Leader
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Lead Uber Freight’s global Total Rewards function across compensation, benefits, equity, and recognition for 4,000 employees. Develop and implement strategy, manage resources and outcomes, advise senior business and HR leaders, oversee M&A rewards integration, and forecast and report on stock compensation. The role requires executive leadership, people management, matrixed-team experience, and expertise in compensation and benefits strategy.
Summary Generated by Built In
Schedule: FT
Job Type: Hybrid/On-site
Salary Type: Salary
Job Level: E3
Req #: 3320
Compensation range for this role: $180k-$260k

About the Role

As the Vice President of Total Rewards for Uber Freight, you will lead all aspects of total rewards including compensation, benefits, and equity for 4,000 employees across North America, Europe and India.  This role is a critical member of the Uber Freight People Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief People Officer, and serves as a trusted partner and advisor within the HR function and to the business. The successful candidate will provide thought leadership to the team and be accountable for the design, development, enablement, and implementation of the Total Rewards strategy.

What the Candidate Will Do

  • Lead the strategic thinking and oversee execution of the Uber Freight Total Rewards function to effectively evaluate, design, propose, implement, and communicate compensation and benefits strategy, programs, policies, and initiatives that competitively position Uber Freight to attract, retain and empower talent. 
  • Responsible for management of all activities, results, and resources within Uber Freight Total Rewards 
  • Accountable for all compensation, benefits, equity, and recognition offerings at Uber Freight 
  • Partner with business leaders, Chief People Officer, CEO and Uber Freight Board of Directors Compensation Committee to define and implement a compelling total rewards strategy 
  • Lead Total Rewards M&A activities including due diligence and integration of compensation and benefits programs 
  • Forecast, manage and report on ongoing share utilization and stock compensation 

Basic Qualifications

  • 12+ years of HR and/or Total Rewards experience with at least 5 years in Total Rewards leadership roles 
  • 6+ years of people management experience  
  • Experience building, leading and working with matrixed teams 
  • Exposure to best-in-class HR from other companies of similar size and stage of transformation 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills and leadership presence with the ability to tell a story through data to influence at the highest levels 
  • Drive for results with strong prioritization and project management skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in change with high change agility and resiliency to manage through setbacks 
  • Ability to apply situational adaptability and shift approach as needed based on business need and/or new information 
  • A deep understanding of the current market including staying ahead of industry-standard methodologies and future trends of both comp and benefits  
  • Technology industry experience 
  • Experience with a mix of start-up and large publicly traded companies 
  • Inspirational executive leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, innovative thinking, and world-class execution capabilities 
  • Strategic problem solver with a can-do attitude 

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 


Skills Required

  • 12+ years of HR and/or Total Rewards experience
  • At least 5 years in Total Rewards leadership roles
  • 6+ years of people management experience
  • Experience building, leading, and working with matrixed teams
  • Exposure to best-in-class HR from companies of similar size and stage of transformation
  • Strong communication skills and leadership presence
  • Ability to use data to influence senior leaders
  • Strong prioritization and project management skills
  • Change agility and resiliency
  • Situational adaptability
  • Deep understanding of compensation and benefits market methodologies and trends
  • Technology industry experience
  • Experience with both startup and large publicly traded companies
  • Executive leadership, innovative thinking, and execution capabilities

Uber Freight Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Uber Freight and has not been reviewed or approved by Uber Freight.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is considered strong, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health/EAP options with HSA/FSA support. This is often highlighted as a reliable cornerstone of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave stands out with extended paid time for new parents and broader family-planning support. This category is frequently singled out as a clear strength.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and sick leave are described positively, with hybrid/remote flexibility in many roles supporting work–life balance. Time-off policies are seen as a meaningful contributor to overall satisfaction even when pay sentiment is mixed.

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