Director, Compensation and Benefits

Role Overview

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of the company’s compensation programs, including base salary structures, incentive plans, allowance plans, and recognition initiatives.
• Manage annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, salary structure reviews), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong partnership with HRBPs and business leaders.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking and pay analyses to ensure competitive positioning.
• Leads the evaluation and alignment of individual positions and job levels within our job architecture to ensure alignment with career framework and compensation structure.
• Provide guidance and training to HR and leaders on compensation decisions, programs, offers, and internal equity.
• Develop and manage the company’s benefits strategy, including health & welfare, retirement, wellbeing, leave programs, and ancillary benefits.
• Lead annual benefits renewals, vendor relationships, and plan design evaluation with a focus on cost management and employee experience.
• Partner with brokers, vendors, and carriers to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance.
• Oversee administration and continuous improvement of benefit programs across regions.
• Establishes and manages compensation and benefits related budgets, provides forecasts and actuals, prepares accruals, and provides audit support as needed.
• Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with applicable federal, state, and global regulations.
• Maintain strong governance practices, documentation, and policy management.
• Coordinate audits, filings, and compliance updates as required (e.g., ACA, ERISA, FLSA, pay transparency laws).
• Use data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, support budgeting, and inform strategic decisions.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on compensation and benefits trends and program performance.
• Oversee compensation and benefits modules in Workday to ensure data accuracy, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Lead M&A due diligence for Compensation & Benefits.
• Develop M&A integration strategy and execute harmonization efforts between companies and entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 12+ years experience in compensation and/or benefits, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, job evaluation, and benefits regulations.
• Experience leading annual compensation cycles and benefits renewals in a global company.
• M&A experience is required.
• Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen required to develop and adhere to global Total Rewards budget.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to design scalable solutions.
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance employee experience with fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust and drives alignment across teams.
• Advanced analytical skills, the ability to interpret complex data and recommend data driven actions.
• Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills and drive delivery & execution.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to interact with and influence all levels of management and cross-functional teams using good judgement.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits

• Health & welfare benefits
• Retirement plans
• Wellbeing programs
• Leave programs
• Ancillary benefits