VP of Global Total Rewards & People Services

TL;DR

VP of Global Total Rewards & People Services (HR/People): Lead global total rewards and people services across compensation, benefits, wellness, mobility, and people systems with an accent on end-to-end execution of annual executive compensation and people cycles. Focus on building globally scaled yet locally relevant programs, strengthening governance with the Board/Compensation Committee, and leveraging AI to modernize HR operations and data-driven decision-making.

Location: US - Massachusetts - Waltham

Salary: 256,900 - 406,200 USD annually

Company

Pega builds people programs that attract, reward, support, and enable a global workforce.

What you will do

• Lead the Global Total Rewards and People Services organization covering general and executive compensation, benefits, wellness, global mobility, and people systems.
• Own the strategic design, timeline, and end-to-end execution of annual people cycles (global merit review, bonus payouts, annual equity refresh, benefit renewals, and performance calibration).
• Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure programs are financially sound, compliant, and scalable across regions.
• Set direction for compensation and pay-for-performance programs, including equity plan design, delivery, and education.
• Establish governance and oversight for executive compensation and executive employment/transition arrangements.
• Advise the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee by managing the compensation committee calendar and delivering board-ready recommendations.

Requirements

• Senior people leadership experience across the full spectrum of total rewards, including compensation, benefits, mobility, HRIS, and operations.
• Proven track record managing high-stakes, enterprise-wide annual cycles with strong program management rigor.
• Comfort operating at C-suite and Board level, influencing complex decisions with strong judgment.
• Ability to translate complex compensation topics and data into clear executive insights and narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary, global HR teams across strategic and operational functions.
• AI aptitude with demonstrated leadership in leveraging AI and automation to transform HR operations and enable data-driven decision-making at scale.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits; may also be eligible for annual bonus or commission and other incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Global-scale impact on people strategy.

Hiring process

• Compensation and pay components are finalized during the offer process based on education, experience, skills, qualifications, and market conditions.