VP, Total Rewards

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
The VP of Total Rewards shapes and drives EchoStar's enterprise-wide compensation, benefits and recognition strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this leader ensures our programs attract, motivate and retain top talent while supporting the company's transformation and long-term growth. This role operates with significant influence across the organization, advising senior leadership and championing a modern, competitive and compliant total rewards philosophy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Culture & Alignment

• Embed EchoStar's values-Pride, Adventure, and Winning-into all reward programs.
• Create reward philosophies and frameworks that promote performance, accountability, and an exceptional employee experience.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador, ensuring leaders understand how rewards reinforce desired behaviors and outcomes.

Strategy & Advocacy

• Build and execute a holistic total rewards strategy covering base pay, executive compensation, equity programs, STI, LTI, and broad-based rewards.
• Oversee design, governance, and delivery of compensation architecture, incentive plans, salary structures, and benefits programs.
• Serve as the enterprise expert on emerging market trends, benchmarking, modeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and modernize programs to maintain market competitiveness and support ongoing organizational transformation.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to guide leadership decision-making.

Leadership & Influence

• Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team that operates with accuracy, confidentiality, and agility.
• Partner closely with the Chief People Officer, CFO, and business leaders to align reward programs with organizational goals.
• Directly influence the Chairman, CEO, and Compensation Committee by presenting program designs, benchmarking, and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the primary architect and advisor on executive compensation, equity strategy, and incentive plan governance.
• Strengthen cross-functional alignment with Finance, Legal, HR, and business units to ensure cohesive and scalable programs.
• Maintain strong governance and data integrity across all compensation and benefits processes.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise in compensation and benefits, including executive compensation, equity, STI, and LTI programs.
• Proven track record leading total rewards strategy at scale in a fast-paced or multi-brand environment.
• Exceptional analytical and Excel skills with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to guide executives and present to the Chairman and Compensation Committee.
• Experience handling highly confidential information and sensitive compensation programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating with speed and precision.
• Background in both entrepreneurial and large, established environments is ideal.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $200,000.00/Year - $300,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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