VP, Total Rewards

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic leader to join our team as VP, Total Rewards. In this role, you will define and execute the organization’s global total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, and mobility programs. You will ensure alignment with business objectives, drive competitive and equitable rewards practices, and enable the attraction, retention, and engagement of top talent. You will lead enterprise-wide programs with significant financial, operational, and cultural impact.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a global Total Rewards strategy that supports the organization’s business objectives, talent strategy, and culture
• Lead the evolution of the organization’s compensation philosophy, rewards framework, and employee value proposition to attract, retain, and motivate talent globally
• Advise the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors’ Compensation Committee on executive and broad-based compensation strategy, emerging market trends, governance practices, and compensation risk
• Oversee the design and governance of employee and executive compensation, including salary and short-term and long-term incentive plans
• Lead the global benefits and wellness strategy, including vendor selection and cost optimization
• Provide executive oversight of global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across all jurisdictions
• Provide strategic oversight of HR technology platforms, including Workday, ensuring systems effectively support Total Rewards, payroll, reporting, compliance, and employee experience
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment, tax, securities, compensation disclosure, pension, pay equity, privacy, and payroll legislation across all operating jurisdictions
• Develop and manage Total Rewards budgets while optimizing program effectiveness and financial outcomes
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards leadership team

​Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field required
• 12–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 8–10+ years in Total Rewards leadership
• 8+ years of people leadership experience
• Experience in global, complex organizations
• Experience with HRIS platforms, such as Workday
• Operates in a highly complex global environment and sets long-term strategic direction for Total Rewards

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• CCP certification preferred
• CBP certification preferred
• CEBS certification preferred
• Develops innovative rewards solutions and solves complex business challenges
• High autonomy in setting strategy and policies

Location: Toronto, ON

Compensation

This position offers a competitive executive compensation package. The base salary will be determined based on several factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, relevant market data, and the geographic location where the work is performed. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in annual incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, as applicable to the role. Element also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.