We are seeking an innovative Vice President, Total Rewards to serve as a strategic and hands-on leader within our HR leadership team. This role is responsible for ensuring our total rewards programs are aligned with our business priorities, reinforce our culture, and enable us to attract, motivate, and retain a diverse, high-performing workforce.

The Vice President will oversee the design, implementation, and management of the organization’s comprehensive total rewards strategy, including all aspects of compensation, benefits, recognition, HR systems, and workforce analytics. This leader will play a key role in shaping programs that strengthen our talent strategy, enhance employee experience, and drive organizational effectiveness and long-term success.

Compensation

• Lead the development and execution of a holistic compensation strategy, including salary structures, variable pay, and incentive programs that align with organizational goals.
• Oversee the design, benchmarking, and administration of base pay structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, and recognition programs.
• Oversee the management of the annual compensation review process.
• Conduct job evaluations, manage salary range structures, and lead participation in market surveys to ensure competitive positioning.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to Talent Acquisition team, HR Business Partners and leaders around job analysis, job descriptions and appropriate compensation benchmarking.

Benefits

• Lead the strategic design, execution, administration and optimization of all employee benefit and wellness programs so they are competitive.
• Oversee the design, administration, and optimization of all employee benefit and wellness programs to ensure they are competitive, cost-effective, and supportive of employee needs.
• Monitor market trends and emerging benefit innovations to recommend program enhancements that improve attraction, retention, and engagement.
• Manage broker and vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery and optimal cost efficiency.
• Lead benefits-related projects including program renewals, compliance reporting, cost-benefit analysis, and policy development.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).

HR Systems & Analytics

• Oversee HR systems strategy, ensuring platforms are optimized for accuracy, data integrity, scalability, and user experience.
• Develop, maintain, and automate dashboards, analytics, and reporting to monitor key workforce and total rewards metrics.
• Provide actionable, data-driven insights to senior leadership that inform strategic decision-making across the organization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements, strengthen engagement, and reinforce our culture and values.
• Stay current on market trends, legislative changes, and best practices in compensation, benefits, and workforce analytics to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Partner with Finance to align compensation and benefits budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Ensure a seamless employee experience in all Total Rewards-related programs and service delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team focused on excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion, and accountability within the HR function and across the organization.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree or MBA in Human Resources Management or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive work experience in total rewards including benefits and compensation required, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.

Required Skills

• Proven experience designing and implementing innovative, inclusive compensation and benefits plans across different employee segments.
• Ability to evaluate, design and recommend compensation and benefit programs based on market assessment and business strategy.
• Strong project management skills, excellent written communication skills and effective execution skills to ensure successful implementation of initiatives, processes, and policies.
• Advanced analytical skills and proven experience using HR metrics, workforce analytics, and financial modeling to inform decisions.
• Strong technical skills including experience using HRIS and compensation tools.
• Expert at analyzing compensation surveys and market data, understanding trends and developing recommendations for action based on the analysis.
• Experience developing business plans, recommendations, reports, and presentation decks for an executive audience.
• Acts with curiosity and takes the initiative to identify problems, offer creative solutions and resolve issues.
• Excellent collaborative skills with the ability to communicate proactively and cultivate strong relationships and work effectively with employees at all levels across the organization.
• Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style with an emphasis on delivering results and developing high-performing teams.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws related to benefits and compensation such as FMLA, COBRA, ADA, ERISA and other federal, state and local laws.
• High level of commitment to organizational ethics, integrity, compliance and producing high-quality work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgement, confidentiality and sense of urgency.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrated decision making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with Workday.
• Professional certifications (CCP, CBP, CEBS) a plus.

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $200,000 - $250,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.

At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.

Join our team and be part of the Major League Soccer family, where we elevate the game and inspire greatness!