Director, Compensation

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Compensation based in United States.

This senior leadership role will shape and oversee compensation strategy across a dynamic, large-scale organization. You will help ensure compensation programs are competitive, equitable, data-informed, and aligned with broader business and talent priorities. The role offers the opportunity to influence executive and employee compensation practices while partnering closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. You will bring structure to complex compensation decisions, balancing market insights, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Success requires strong analytical judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate compensation concepts clearly to diverse audiences. This is a flexible role within a hybrid-remote environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and different professional perspectives.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the development and execution of compensation strategies and programs that support business objectives, talent attraction, retention, performance, and long-term organizational growth.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate compensation needs, provide data-driven recommendations, and ensure compensation decisions are consistent with organizational priorities.
• Oversee compensation structures and practices with a focus on market competitiveness, internal equity, pay consistency, and alignment with evolving talent and business requirements.
• Use compensation data, market benchmarks, and relevant workforce insights to inform recommendations and support effective compensation planning and decision-making.
• Guide complex compensation discussions with clarity and sound judgment, translating analytical findings into practical recommendations for business and people leaders.
• Help establish and maintain scalable compensation processes, frameworks, and governance that promote consistency, transparency, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate across teams to support compensation-related initiatives and ensure programs are implemented effectively within a flexible, distributed working environment.
• Contribute to an inclusive compensation philosophy that recognizes diverse employee backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and contributions.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience leading compensation strategy and programs within a complex, fast-paced organization, with the ability to operate effectively at a senior level.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret compensation data, market information, and workforce trends and turn them into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to balance market competitiveness, internal equity, business requirements, and talent considerations when making compensation decisions.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to connect compensation practices to broader organizational and talent objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex compensation concepts clearly to senior stakeholders and cross-functional audiences.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and discretion when handling sensitive compensation information and high-impact decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions while also operating independently and taking ownership of complex compensation initiatives.
• A practical, data-informed, and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Comfort working within a hybrid-remote environment and collaborating with distributed teams.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid-remote work model, with most roles offering options for in-office, flexible, or remote work.
• Opportunity to influence compensation strategy and programs within a large-scale, technology-driven organization.
• Collaborative environment that values diverse professional backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Exposure to complex compensation strategy, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional senior leadership.
• Inclusive workplace culture with accessibility support and accommodations available to candidates and employees.
• Opportunity to contribute to evolving compensation practices while working with diverse teams and business functions.