Vice President, Rewards

Benefits include:

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (adoption included)
• Monthly gym membership reimbursement OR gym equipment reimbursement
• Benefits eligibility effective day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Fertility assistance program
• Four‑week company‑paid sabbatical eligibility after five years of service

The Vice President of Total Rewards defines, develops, and implements strategic compensation and benefits initiatives to coincide with the Ryan vision, culture, and strategic plans. This role requires a player‑coach leader who can operate both strategically and hands‑on. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of People, the Vice President of Total Rewards will provide leadership and expertise in all areas of compensation and benefits—including leading and presenting executive compensation programs and ensuring legal compliance.

Most importantly, the Vice President of Total Rewards will lead the design and implementation of all benefits and compensation practices and implement the Total Rewards programs for the Ryan business in a high‑growth, acquisition‑driven organization.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional analysis and communication skills, as well as effective management skills. The successful candidate will capably partner and consult with senior management and have experience working with a Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on the total rewards strategy; research and evaluate new compensation and benefits trends; ensure compliance with applicable law, government regulations, and internal controls;

and engage resources and market expertise on projects, business plan objectives, and corporate initiatives.

• Lead Total Rewards due diligence and integration efforts for acquisitions, including compensation alignment, benefits harmonization, and retention strategies.
• Craft a total rewards strategy to drive the performance of the business, considering competitive positioning and ROI, and align rewards strategy to the needs of our team members and the culture of the organization.
• Experience designing rewards in professional services environments (e.g., consulting, tax, advisory) including incentive structures tied to revenue, utilization, or book of business.
• Maintain/refine a relevant employee benefits strategy for the company. Bring thought leadership to defining the employee benefits proposition for the future, addressing what Ryan should provide team members considering competitive standards, costs, liability, and team member interests.

• Assess and refine executive short & long‑term incentive plans to properly balance individual performance achievement and ownership with both corporate business goals and the future governance interests of the Executive Comp Committee and shareholder.

• Strike the right balance between incenting peak performance across the company and aligning total compensation strategy to the corporation’s business goals and governance interests.
• Analyze and assess market data, incorporating industry trends and best practices into compensation/benefits total rewards strategy.
• Strategize new and better channels for communicating and marketing Total Rewards and wellness/wellbeing initiatives and programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years HR, compensation and benefits leadership experience.
• Experience leading Total Rewards in a global organization (multi‑region, multi‑regulatory environments).
• Background in scaled enterprises with 5,000+ employees or equivalent complexity.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, or partnership‑based business models strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success supporting M&A activity, including harmonization of compensation and benefits across acquired entities.
• CCP certification preferred.
• High proficiency and knowledge set in Executive Compensation. Depth of experience working with compensation consultants in developing and presenting materials to a Compensation Committee of…