Director of Compensation

This is a Full Time Job

Position Title: Director, Compensation

Reporting To: SVP, Total Rewards

Position Summary:

The Director, Compensation, is a key strategic leader responsible for the design, implementation, and governance of global compensation programs across the company. This includes incentive programs, equity plans, job architecture, and frameworks.

This role is critical in driving a high-performance culture by aligning pay decisions with measurable business and individual outcomes. Working closely with key stakeholders, including Finance and business leadership, this role will implement compensation strategies that are competitive, equitable, and performance-driven- across our global organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation Strategy
• In partnership with the SVP, Total Rewards lead the design and execution of a global compensation strategy that reinforces a strong culture.
• Aim to build out programs that reward measurable impact, drive accountability, and support business growth and innovation.
• Provide strategic guidance on linking variable pay (bonuses, incentives, equity) to individual and business performance.
• Oversee the design and management of sales commission plans and variable incentive programs, ensuring they are competitive, results-oriented, and aligned with business goals.

Program Design & Execution
• Own global planning processes, including annual reviews and ensuring performance data informs pay decisions.
• Build and maintain structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, and internal job frameworks that support scalable and consistent practices within business units and across the company.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning
• Conduct benchmarking and market analyses to ensure offerings remain competitive, fair, and aligned.
• Leverage data to drive decisions that support strategic talent segments, critical roles, and high-performing teams.
• Champion the adoption of AI-powered tools and advanced analytics to enhance benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and market competitiveness-helping us make smarter, faster, and more inclusive decisions.

Governance, Compliance & Equity
• Establish and enforce global governance policies to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance with legal requirements (e.g., pay equity laws, FLSA, local labor laws).
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and other teams to ensure practices are inclusive and equitable.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Influence
• Act as a trusted advisor to HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders on matters, including performance cycles, promotions, and offer structuring.
• Provide training and tools to HR partners and people managers to ensure consistent application of principles.
• Support leadership with education and tools to make informed, equitable, and performance-based decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance and HRIS teams to ensure effective administration of compensation and incentive plans

Qualifications:

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience, including 5+ years leading global programs and implementing strategies.

Skills & Competencies
• Proficient in platforms and tools (e.g., Workday, Mercer, Excel/Google Sheets modeling).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to translate complex concepts to non-HR audiences.
• Expertise in design, modeling, incentive programs, and job architecture.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to build data-driven business cases and performance-linked structures.
• Exceptional analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker and collaborative partner who can influence across levels and functions.