Director, Compensation

A visionary leader responsible for the design, development and implementation of the Company’s broad-based employee compensation and recognition programs. This role requires a deep understanding of base pay, incentive plans, recognition and executive compensation. Serves as the leader that position compensation programs to align with business needs the Total Rewards strategy to support the attraction and retention of desired talent. The Compensation Director is a crucial role on the Total Rewards leadership team to foster partnerships across HR and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Regulatory to align plan design and enhance the employee experience and organizational performance.

• Bachelor's degree in a HR, business, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 5 years in a leadership or strategic role.
• Some exposure and working knowledge of executive compensation and LTI program administration.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing compensation programs at the federal and state levels.
• Advanced analytical, consulting and influencing skills, with a track record of identifying issues and formulating solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with various HRIS and compensation systems.
• Profession certifications such as CCP, GCP or similar credentials are highly valued.
• Thought Leadership: Ability to develop and articulate a forward-thinking compensation strategy that aligns with organizational goals, challenge status quo and introduce creative solutions.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong analytical mindset and skilled in interpreting complex data to inform decision-making and demonstrate program impact and knowledgeable in budgeting, financial planning, and financial impact of compensation programs.
• Effective Communicator: Proven interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization by translating complex concepts in a way that can be easily understood by others.
• Project Management: Consistent in managing initiatives through exercising the discipline of core project management practices of timelines, milestones, progress tracking, and budget management.
• Organizational Planning: Effectively structure, prioritize and manage tasks, resources and time to consistently achieve deliverables per established deadlines.
• Influence & Collaboration: Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Detail Oriented: Keen attention to details and operate at a high level of accuracy.
• Tech-Savvy: Strong aptitude for comprehending, utilizing, and adapting to new technologies with high-level efficiency and effectiveness.
• Vendor Management: Ability to develop productive relationships with external service providers to achieve organizational objectives.
• Team Leadership: Skilled in coaching, skill development and performance alignment that empowers ownership and decision making across the team.