We are seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President, Total Rewards to lead Quantinuum’s global compensation, benefits, executive rewards, recognition, wellness, and mobility strategies. This executive leader will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive total rewards philosophy that enables Quantinuum to attract, retain, and motivate world-class talent while supporting the company’s rapid growth and evolving business priorities.
The VP, Total Rewards will partner closely with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and HR leaders to ensure our reward programs are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives across our global workforce. This role will play a critical part in supporting a highly specialized population of scientists, engineers, and technology professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
Total Rewards Strategy
- Develop and execute a global total rewards strategy aligned with Quantinuum's business goals, talent strategy, and culture.
- Define and evolve compensation and benefits philosophies that support employee attraction, retention, engagement, and performance.
- Advise executive leadership on market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging reward practices.
- Ensure reward programs support organizational growth, geographic expansion, and workforce scalability.
Compensation
- Lead the design, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and executive compensation.
- Oversee salary structures, market pricing, pay equity analyses, and compensation benchmarking.
- Partner with executive leadership and the Board's Compensation Committee on executive compensation matters.
- Ensure compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with company performance.
Benefits & Wellbeing
- Lead the strategy and administration of global health, welfare, retirement, wellness, leave, and financial wellbeing programs.
- Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings to support employee needs while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Oversee vendor selection, governance, and performance management.
- Drive innovative programs that support employee wellbeing and overall employee experience.
Equity & Executive Rewards
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and executive leadership to administer equity and executive reward programs.
- Develop strategies that align employee and shareholder interests while supporting talent retention.
- Support executive compensation disclosures, governance, and compliance requirements.
- Advise leadership regarding evolving market practices and incentive design.
Global Mobility & Compliance
- Oversee global mobility programs, including expatriate assignments, relocation support, and international reward considerations.
- Ensure compliance with compensation, benefits, and employment regulations across all operating jurisdictions.
- Partner with Legal and Finance to mitigate risk and maintain strong governance practices.
- Establish policies and controls to support operational excellence.
Leadership & Analytics
- Lead and develop a high-performing global Total Rewards team.
- Build data-driven approaches to reward strategy using workforce analytics and market intelligence.
- Present recommendations and insights to senior executives and key stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and employee-centric program design.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree minimum
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including significant leadership experience in compensation and benefits.
- Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, worker granted asylum, or refugee status.
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- Demonstrated success designing and leading global total rewards strategies in complex, high-growth organizations.
- Deep expertise in compensation, executive compensation, incentive design, benefits, and rewards governance.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership teams and board-level stakeholders.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), CEBS, or similar certification.
- Experience supporting publicly traded, pre-IPO, or private equity-backed organizations.
- Experience designing rewards programs for highly technical, engineering, research, or technology populations.
- Strong knowledge of equity compensation and executive reward practices.
- Demonstrated success leading globally distributed teams.
- Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and executive communication skills.
- Experience operating within multinational organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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$268,000 - $335,000 a year
This position is Bonus and Equity Eligible
The base pay range for this role is $268,000 - $335,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Travel: ~10-20%
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Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
- Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
- Equity opportunities
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discount programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
