Compensation Director

Role Summary

The Compensation Director is responsible for supporting, analyzing, and administering compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees while ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role combines hands-on analytical responsibilities with strategic program management, partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to develop and maintain effective compensation practices that support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, policies, and practices.
• Support the implementation of the a newly designed job architecture.
• Participate in annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and incentive programs.
• Analyze compensation data and provide recommendations aligned with business goals and talent strategies.
• Maintain job descriptions, job architecture, compensation structures, and career frameworks.
• Assist with compensation recommendations related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and organizational changes.
• Present compensation analyses and findings to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and key metrics.
• Support implementation of Oracle HRIS.
• Utilize HRIS, compensation management systems, and advanced Excel tools to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• 5-8 years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience with market pricing, salary structures, compensation analysis, and annual compensation processes.
• Experience partnering with HR and business stakeholders to support compensation decisions.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR