Handler Announces VP Total Rewards search for Motion
ATLANTA, GA. – November 11, 2026- We are pleased to announce Handler’s launch of a search for Motion to hire a VP Total Rewards. Motion is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors, providing maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products, including bearings, power transmission, and fluid power components, as well as automation solutions and repair services. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1946, Motion operates approximately 700 locations and employs 11,500 people across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. The company generated $8.9 billion in sales in 2025. A subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company since 1972, Motion is preparing to become an independent, publicly traded company in early 2027.
The Vice President, Total Rewards will lead compensation, benefits, and executive rewards for Motion’s approximately 11,500 employees, ensuring continuity through the separation from GPC while advancing competitive, financially sustainable programs that support talent, business performance, and growth.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive Total Rewards leadership experience, combining strategic expertise with a hands-on approach to managing complex programs and leading high-performing teams. Key qualifications include:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in Total Rewards, with deep benefits expertise, within organizations of 3,000+ employees.
- Expertise in self-insured health plans, including plan design, funding, renewals, cost management, and vendor relationships.
- Broad experience with compensation programs, including executive compensation, equity, annual and long-term incentives, and rewards governance; public company experience strongly preferred.
- Experience collaborating with senior executives, Boards, or Compensation Committees, supported by strong financial and analytical acumen.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Experience with organizational transformation, spin-offs, acquisitions, or other significant business changes preferred.
- International benefits exposure and Workday experience a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field required; master’s degree is preferred.
Next steps:
- To learn more about this exciting role, listen to our audio
- Refer a Colleague / Learn about the search because you may have an interest and/or referrals: Contact Christi Howard, Sr. Search Consultant
We look forward to hearing from you.
