Senior Vice President, Compensation Strategy & Program Design

This is a Full Time Job

SVP, Compensation Strategy & Program Design Job Details | Lionsgate

Summary of Position

The SVP of Compensation Strategy & Program Design is a strategic leader responsible for designing and implementing enterprise wide compensation programs while also providing oversight of HRIS and People Operations. Reporting directly to the CHRO, this role ensures operational excellence across compensation, systems infrastructure, and core people processes. The position partners closely with senior leadership to align people strategy, technology, and operational execution with business objectives, ensuring compliance, scalability, efficiency, and a best in class employee experience.

Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures, including job architecture, salary ranges, bonus programs, and long term incentives
• Oversee annual merit and bonus cycles, ensuring accurate modeling, budgeting, and communication
• Work closely with the Finance team to manage the quarterly headcount forecasting process
• Lead annual market benchmarking studies to evaluate salary ranges, bonus structures, and long term incentive structures; utilize data analytics to identify trends, pay gaps, and opportunities for improvement in compensation programs
• Provide strategic oversight of HRIS strategy, governance, and optimization, ensuring data integrity, system scalability, reporting accuracy, and seamless integration across all HR functions
• Lead and oversee People Operations functions, ensuring consistent execution of core HR processes including documentation, policy administration, and service delivery
• Establish operational standards, controls, and scalable processes to support organizational growth and evolving business needs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across compensation operations, HR systems, and people processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience
• Support the CHRO in the preparation of materials for senior executives and the Board’s Compensation Committee
• Stay current on and share with the CHRO and HR team trends and important legislative changes related to the Company’s compensation programs, systems governance, and people policies
• Support and serve as a strategic thought partner to the CHRO on enterprise initiatives and organizational design projects

Qualifications and Skills
• 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a compensation leadership role
• Experience overseeing People Operations or HR Operations functions, including process design, governance, and compliance oversight
• Strong knowledge of compensation design and incentive programs
• Demonstrated experience leading HRIS strategy, system implementations, or major enhancements; strong technical and analytical capability with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a plus
• Excellent communicator and problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet evolving deadlines
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast paced, evolving environment
• Ability to balance structure with creativity and open to innovative approaches rather than rigid frameworks
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment
• Has a collaborative presence and fosters strong relationships across functions
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and organizational needs without losing focus on long term goals
• A college degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field is required; CCP designation is strongly preferred

Nice to Haves
• Familiarity with compensation structures and market practices in film, television, or media
• Experience with international compensation practices