VP, Total Rewards

VP, Total Rewards
Rapid7 is looking for a strategic, forward-thinking, and data-driven VP of Total Rewards to lead the evolution of our global compensation, benefits, and recognition philosophy. We are seeking a visionary leader who can "Challenge Convention" to ensure our rewards programs don't just keep pace with the market-but set the standard for the cybersecurity industry.
In this role, you will be the chief architect of our rewards and operations strategy, ensuring that as we scale globally, we stay true to our "Bring You" value by creating equitable, transparent, and high-impact programs that drive the career experience of a lifetime for over 2,500+ Moose (our employees) worldwide.
About the Team
The Total Rewards team is responsible for designing and delivering a world-class employee experience across Rapid7's global footprint. We are a close-knit group of compensation, benefits, and HRIS experts who embody the company's "Impact Together" value.
We partner closely with leadership across the business, particularly Finance and Legal, and serve as the center of excellence for all global people data, technology, and compensation frameworks. Our mission is to ensure our rewards philosophy is equitable, transparent, and innovative, enabling every "Moose" to have the career experience of a lifetime. We are committed to a "Growth Mindset," always challenging ourselves to use cutting-edge People Analytics and HRIS tools to scale our operations and reinforce Rapid7's culture of belonging and performance.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will serve as a key member of the People Leadership Team. You will be responsible for the design and execution of a holistic Total Rewards framework that balances financial discipline with a deep commitment to employee well-being and engagement.
In this role, you will:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and evolve the global Total Rewards vision, ensuring alignment with Rapid7's long-term business goals and culture of "Impact Together."
• Executive Compensation & Governance: Partner with the CEO, CPO, and the Board's Compensation Committee to design and manage executive pay, equity programs, and SEC disclosures.
• Global Compensation Architecture: Oversee base pay structures, short-term incentives (STI), and long-term incentives (LTI) across multiple global jurisdictions, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Innovative Benefits & Wellness: Design "best-in-class" health, retirement, and mental health programs that support a diverse, hybrid workforce and reinforce our A+ rating for work-life balance.
• People Analytics & Insights: Align with the People Analytics function, leveraging advanced data modeling to monitor pay equity, forecast costs, and provide executive-level insights on workforce trends, organizational health, and the impact of People programs.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage advanced analytics and AI-enabled modeling to monitor pay equity, forecast costs, and provide the executive team with actionable insights.
• Communication & Transparency: Lead the strategy for "Total Rewards literacy," ensuring managers and employees deeply understand the value of their full package and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
• M&A Integration: Lead the People Ops due diligence and integration strategy for global acquisitions, harmonizing compensation and benefits to ensure a seamless "Moose" experience.

The skills you'll bring include:

• 15+ years of progressive HR/Total Rewards leadership, preferably within a high-growth, global technology or cybersecurity environment.
• Proven expertise in Executive Compensation and experience presenting to a Board of Directors or Compensation Committee.
• Strong Financial Acumen: Ability to partner effectively with Finance and Legal teams to manage budgets, equity dilution, and global compliance.
• Analytical Mindset: You don't just look at data; you tell a story with it. You are comfortable using HRIS tools (Workday preferred) to drive strategy.
• Champion of Equity: A deep personal commitment to pay equity and experience implementing transparent pay practices.
• Growth Mindset: An "insatiable curiosity" to stay ahead of industry trends and a "Never Done" attitude toward improving the employee experience.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
About Rapid7
At Rapid7, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by embracing tenacity, passion, and collaboration to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact.
Here, we're building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime. We challenge ourselves to grow to our full potential. We learn from our missteps and celebrate our victories. We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 11,000+ global customers ahead of whatever's next.
Join us and bring your unique experiences and perspectives to tackle some of the world's biggest security challenges.
About Rapid7
At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact. We're building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.
Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we're continuing to push the envelope just like we' ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you 're ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we're ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
Rapid7, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the very top of the salary range.
The salary range for this role in the US is:
$260,000.00 - 350,000.00 USD Annual
Salary ranges may vary based on geographical location. This range does not include variable/incentive compensation, equity and benefits (where applicable/eligible).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.