VP, Total Rewards

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

Our Vice President, Total Rewards provides overall strategic oversight and guidance for the company's approach to compensation and benefits programs. Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the VP will develop and implement compensation programs including salary, bonus, and incentive plans, as well as benefit and wellness programs, and mobility. This role is a player-coach role that not only leads a team of specialist but is accountable for execution of key deliverables.

Essential Functions

• Own and evolve our Total Rewards programs targeted at developing a world-class employee experience and a market competitive position that attracts and retains the industry’s best talent

• Design and recommend benefits programs including health and wellness, life and disability, and retirement programs by assessing needs, reviewing competitor and general industry practices, and analyzing cost impact/effectiveness

• Oversee the development and management of compensation programs, including job architecture framework, merit and other salary increases, executive compensation, bonus structures, wage and competitive data/market practices, and incentive programs

• Coordinate preparation of executive compensation materials for the Compensation Committee and the Management Committee

• Lead a high performing team that owns the outcome of the Total Rewards program effectiveness

• In partnership with the People Team and leadership, oversee the development and management of thoughtful, scalable, total rewards programs

• Partner with the People team to advise and influence business leaders in compensation strategy, programs and issues

• Develop and coordinate communication strategies and activities designed to educate and inform employees and managers on total rewards

• Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

• 15 or more years of relevant experience in compensation and benefits strategy development, planning and implementation combined experience

• Experience with effectively scaling a rewards function to support the company’s business goals and growth, with focus and awareness of best practices

• Expertise in development of strategy and administration of compensation and benefits

• Comfort with multiple modalities of communication and public speaking

• Executive compensation/Compensation Committee and incentive planning experience

• Proven leadership skills as a business partner with the ability to interact successfully with all departments and levels; desire to lead and drive, as well as work hands on and independently

• Possesses a passion for analytical, mathematical, statistical and conceptual skills; Excel expertise is required

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrives in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment

• Background and drug screen

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness 

•  Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.