Global Head of Total Rewards, Performance & Business Impact

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

The mission of the Role: This role is responsible for developing and executing a holistic, data-driven rewards strategy that aligns with the organization’s global growth objectives. The scope includes compensation, benefits, incentive programs and executive pay. This leader will play a key role in shaping a high-performance culture, aligning total rewards with business outcomes, and ensuring the organization is structured and incentivized for sustainable value creation.

Key Objectives of this Role:

Total Rewards Strategy

• Design and lead a comprehensive global rewards strategy that aligns with business goals and drives employee engagement and performance.
• Oversee competitive, cost-effective compensation structures, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Ensure total rewards are integrated with financial performance, talent strategy, and organizational goals.

Executive Compensation

• Lead the design and governance of executive compensation, including equity-based and long-term incentive plans.
• Collaborate with the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors to ensure alignment with shareholder expectations and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee proxy disclosures and ensure adherence to SEC and Say-on-Pay regulations.

Incentive Plan Design

• Develop and continuously optimize short- and long-term incentive plans that promote high performance and accountability.
• Ensure incentive structures evolve with changing business priorities and market conditions.

Performance-Linked Pay

• Embed a strong performance-reward connection across all organizational levels.
• Elevate global performance standards by aligning incentives with clear, measurable outcomes.
• Drive differentiated rewards for top performers.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Leverage analytics to inform compensation decisions and assess program effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Finance (including the CFO and regional teams) to align rewards strategies with financial planning.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations within a strong governance framework.
• Communicate total rewards strategy clearly to ensure employee understanding and alignment.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with global compensation and benefits regulations.
• Maintain audit-ready processes and strong internal controls across all programs.

Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team across compensation and benefits
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, and business leaders to deliver integrated people and business strategies.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Real-Time Total Cost of Workforce (TCOW) Intelligence
• Performance-Driven Pay Alignment ensuring equitable and impactful reward distribution.
• Business-Aligned Incentive Programs directly tied to measurable business outcomes
• Leverage agentic AI to deliver real-time insights on retention risks, and market competitiveness.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• Ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in total rewards and compensation including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing executive compensation for a publicly traded company.
• Deep understanding of financial metrics and their application to compensation strategies.
• Experience presenting to Compensation Committees and Boards.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. proxy rules, SEC regulations, and global compensation frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, modeling, and strategic planning skills.

Key Leadership Behaviors:

• Lead from the Front
• Build Strong Teams
• Inspire Change
• Lead the Market
• Critical Thinking
• Ownership & Accountability

Reporting Structure: The role reports to the CHRO.

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.