Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com. 

Alight is seeking a dynamic and experienced  Vice President of Total Rewards to lead the global strategy for compensation, benefits, and rewards. This high-impact executive role is critical to attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in executive and sales compensation, public company governance, job architecture and M&A integration, with a proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Compensation team to design, establish and maintain Exec comp and sales comp plans per the needs of various businessWorks collaboratively with the HR Leadership team, the CEO and Executive team, senior leaders, Finance, Legal, and external partners to design appropriate compensation and benefits programs globally including broad based and executive compensation programs.Prepares reports for and presents to the company’s Board of Directors.Lead the Total Rewards function to effectively evaluate, design, propose, implement, and communicate compensation and benefits strategy, programs, policies and initiatives that competitively position Alight in the attraction and retention of talent globally and are aligned with strategy, priorities and our core values.Creates and drives strategy that supports a diverse workforce of top talent to help Alight achieve its growth strategies.Lead the development and implementation of health and retirement programs ensuring competitive, sustainable, cost-effective plans and programs for all colleagues worldwide.Design and implement compensation plans to include competitive short- and long-term incentive plans.Actively involved in merger and acquisition activities including due diligence, evaluation and integration of pay and benefit programs.Actively promote an understanding and appreciation of the value of Alight’s Total Rewards program, including the creation and deployment of an ongoing communication strategy, programs to educate leaders and managers.Actively promote an understanding and appreciation of the value of Alight’s Total Rewards program, including the creation and deployment of an ongoing communication strategy, programs to educate leaders and managers.Provide expertise and consultation to adapt compensation and benefits design/approach to align with market trends and business strategies.Lead annual compensation planning process to ensure successful delivery, competitiveness and alignment with the compensation philosophyEnsure compensation and benefits plans globally comply with legal and other regulations and manage processes and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and internal controls.Establish and manage compensation and benefit’s related budget and provide audit support as necessary.Proactively manage relevant vendors, auditors, and consultants and negotiate contracts for compensation and benefits products and servicesEnsure ongoing analysis and evaluation of services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to ensure programs best meet the needs of the organization.Lead compensation and benefits team to promote a positive, high-performing, fun, innovative and growth-oriented environment that consistently delivers results.Manages the Total Rewards team by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, and providing regular ongoing feedback and guidance, stays current on market trends in compensation and benefits through publications, webinars, seminars, and networking with providers, consultants and peers in order to keep the Total Rewards programs relevant.Responsible for global compensation tools and systems. Includes managing relationships with HRIS and internal/external resources.Manage salary survey participation, annual market pricing activities and development of salary structures. The team provides market data to BU Compensation Leaders as needed.Oversee leadership of various benchmarking activities and provide direction for salary increase budgets.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience desirableProfessional certifications (SPHR, CCP, CEBS, etc.) preferredExceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills are key to success, including  listening, negotiation, persuasion and facilitation skills with all levels of leadership and employees.Aptitude to both lead at a strategic level and be a hands-on leader working alongside the team to create programs and solve issues12+ years of broad-based compensation (Global preferred) and benefits experience with increasing levels of responsibilitySignificant experience with Executive Compensation PlanningExecutive presence and experience collaborating with, and presenting to, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board of DirectorsUS public company experienceExperience establishing a compensation committee

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.  Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to  Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their  recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

265,000.00 USD

Maximum :

330,000.00 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.