Associate Director, Compensation
Job Summary
The Compensation Associate Director role leads complex compensation programs, analyses, and processes that support the firm’s compensation strategy and business objectives. This role serves as a subject matter expert within Total Rewards, partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Talent teams, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver competitive, equitable, compliant, and scalable compensation solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead complex market pricing, compensation survey participation, benchmarking, and pay positioning analyses across functions and regions
Own key components of the annual compensation cycle, including merit, incentive, promotion, and year-end planning activities
Develop compensation recommendations, models, reports, and dashboards that inform HR, Finance, and business leadership decisions
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, evaluate pay decisions, and address complex compensation matters
Lead or support job evaluation, leveling, business title alignment, and pay structure development to promote consistency and internal equity
Identify process improvements, strengthen governance, and enhance compensation procedures, tools, and controls
Maintain, audit, and analyze compensation data in Workday and related systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for decision-making
Monitor compensation practices for compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and market standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field preferred
Typically 4-6 years of progressive compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experience
Advanced working knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, job evaluation, pay equity, incentive planning, and annual compensation processes
Experience partnering with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, Talent, and senior business stakeholders
Strong analytical, modeling, and data interpretation skills; advanced Excel skills required
Experience with Workday or comparable HRIS/compensation systems preferred
Ability to manage multiple processes or programs, exercise judgment and discretion, and recommend practical solutions to complex business issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation concepts for varied audiences
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, take accountability, foster trust, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment