About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response. Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats. Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com. About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response. Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats. Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com. Role Summary As Vice President, Total Rewards, you will lead the strategy, design, and delivery of Sophos's global total rewards programs. You will bring deep rewards expertise and use reliable data, responsible AI, and automation to improve decisions, the employee experience, and how we operate at scale. Role Summary As Vice President, Total Rewards, you will lead the strategy, design, and delivery of Sophos's global total rewards programs. You will bring deep rewards expertise and use reliable data, responsible AI, and automation to improve decisions, the employee experience, and how we operate at scale. What You Will Do - Set total rewards strategy: Own and evolve a global total rewards strategy that supports our business goals, keeps us competitive, and meets local requirements across our workforce. - Lead executive compensation: Oversee analysis and reviews of executive compensation programs and support the preparation of materials for the Board. - Guide equity programs: Partner with the equity team to manage equity programs and ensure they align with our broader compensation framework. - Design compensation programs: Lead the design, evaluation, and delivery of base pay, variable pay, equity, and recognition programs, with a clear focus on fairness and market competitiveness. - Shape global benefits: Lead the evaluation and management of health, wellness, retirement, and other benefit programs that meet the changing needs of our global workforce. - Improve technology and analytics: Advance total rewards technology, analytics, compensation review solutions, and workflow automation in close partnership with HR Operations and HR Systems leaders. - Build the team: Lead and develop a global Total Rewards team, strengthening capability across rewards, analytics, and responsible AI. - Partner across the business: Build strong working relationships across HR, Finance, Legal, and other teams so our programs reflect business priorities and financial considerations. What You Will Bring - 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits, ideally in a complex, global technology company. - Strong knowledge of global compensation practices, regulatory requirements, and market trends. Experience with the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and India is preferred. - Hands-on experience managing equity programs, including experience in a private equity environment. - A strong track record of designing and delivering total rewards strategies that support business results. - The ability to turn strategy into action, manage competing priorities, improve how work gets done, and build constructive relationships across the business. - Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage different audiences, lead teams, and guide change across the organization. - The judgment to move comfortably between strategic leadership and hands-on work when needed. In the United States, the basesalary for this role ranges from $234,000 to $390,000. In addition to base salary, we offeradditional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.  Acandidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and otherbusiness and organizational needs. #li-remote #liFC2 #b2 Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos? · Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship. · Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit · Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy · Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities · Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint · Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp · Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge · Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing Our Commitment To You We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Data Protection If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. 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Vice President, Total Rewards

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