Director, Global Compensation

Summary: We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Global Compensation to lead our compensation program with primary markets in US, Australia and New Zealand. As a key member of the HR leadership team, the Director will work to align leaders on a compensation philosophy and develop policies and practices to support a global compensation Center of Excellence. This role requires a keen understanding of various factors impacting compensation, including global market trends, regulatory changes, compensation and pay system capabilities and organizational needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead Design and Maintenance of Compensation programs:  Develop, execute, and optimize compensation programs, policies, and processes to align with company objectives, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention.
• Drive strategic initiatives:   to enhance integration of compensation programs globally, fostering consistency and efficiency across regions and is responsible for making improvements to the already existing processes.
• Expertise in Industry Trends: Apply advanced knowledge of industry trends and best practices to secure global market intelligence, pricing tools, and regulatory insights, ensuring competitiveness in compensation strategy and practices.
• Expert Guidance and Communication: Apply current and professional standards along with company specific data to develop compensation philosophy and innovative yet practical global processes.
• Collaborate for Solutions: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to identify evolving compensation needs and drive innovative solutions that support employee engagement and business performance.
• Change Agent: Define change and support strategy for global integration of compensation programs, fostering organizational agility and adaptability.
• Enhance Transparency: Drive transparency and accountability through structured global annual compensation processes, enhancing organizational trust and confidence.
• Compliance: Establish audit and reporting structures that support and demonstrate adherence to complex regulatory requirements in applicable jurisdictions, ensuring fair and equitable pay practices.
• Maintain Data Integrity: Establish and oversee comprehensive analysis of data and perform regular audits that ensure integrity of compensation data.
• Optimize HR System: Partner with HRIS staff to optimize Workday system functionality – supporting compliance, accuracy, transparency, and increased data-driven decision-making.

Job Skills:

• Excellent leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to resolve complex problems that require extensive investigation and analysis.
• Expert level skills in compensation design, planning, modeling and global pay operations.
• Expert level understanding of compensation regulations and resources for updates
• Strong global business acumen and proficiency in compensation exchange rate practices. 
• Advanced data literacy, critical thinking, and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced level Excel skills.
• Demonstrated strengths in time management, urgency, and issue resolution.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in compensation field in HR or consulting
• 4+ years of managerial experience required.
• Experience leading or participating as a key contributor on a Global Compensation Team.
• Experience in Global Compensation operating model (preferably US, Australia, and New Zealand.)
• Experience leading or working on cross-functional project management.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) preferred.

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