Director, Compensation
United Talent Agency · Los Angeles, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$190k–$225k/yrFull-time
About the role
UTA is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Compensation to join our dynamic People team onsite in our Beverly Hills office.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day compensation operations across our diverse business units, including market pricing, role leveling, career ladder development, and FLSA compliance reviews.
- Direct the annual merit and bonus planning process, including timeline development, system configuration, communications, and analysis of outcomes.
- Conduct ongoing market intelligence and industry benchmarking to ensure pay competitiveness, inform program enhancements, and maintain best-in-class compensation practices.
- Apply compensation philosophy and principles to design, implement, and maintain key compensation programs.
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership and the People Team to develop, pilot, and implement innovative compensation programs that support current and future business objectives.
- Lead or support cross-People Team initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with broader People and business strategies.
- Partner with People Systems & Data Management teams on compensation systems development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance, driving data accuracy and usability.
- Work closely with stakeholders across People, Legal, Finance, and business leadership to continuously improve compensation processes with a focus on efficiency, quality, and scalability.
- Support the SVP of Total Rewards, People Systems & HR Operations in shaping the overall compensation function, including team development and process enhancements, ensuring alignment with company strategy and culture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of compensation experience, including 5+ years of direct management and leading project teams.
- Prior consulting experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, modeling, and data-driven skills, with HCM experience (Workday preferred) and survey aggregators (CompAnalyst preferred).
- Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation module is also a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field; CCP or advanced degree preferred.
- Deep expertise in base and variable compensation, including managing large-scale merit and bonus cycles across diverse business units.
- Proven track record designing and rolling out compensation programs, job architectures, and salary structures that drive business results.
- Hands-on experience with market benchmarking, pay equity, and incentive program design, using insights to shape strategy and inform leadership decisions.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills — able to influence executives and translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
- Skilled in broad project management and process optimization, driving efficiency, scalability, and consistency across global teams.
- Business-savvy, with a solid understanding of financial implications and budget impact of compensation programs.
- Demonstrates initiative and a solution-oriented mindset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field; CCP or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of compensation experience, including 5+ years of direct management and leading project teams.
- Strong analytical, modeling, and data-driven skills, with HCM experience (Workday preferred) and survey aggregators (CompAnalyst preferred).
- Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation module is also a plus.
- Deep expertise in base and variable compensation, including managing large-scale merit and bonus cycles across diverse business units.
- Proven track record designing and rolling out compensation programs, job architectures, and salary structures that drive business results.
- Hands-on experience with market benchmarking, pay equity, and incentive program design, using insights to shape strategy and inform leadership decisions.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills — able to influence executives and translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
- Skilled in broad project management and process optimization, driving efficiency, scalability, and consistency across global teams.
- Business-savvy, with a solid understanding of financial implications and budget impact of compensation programs.
- Demonstrates initiative and a solution-oriented mindset.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Data analysis and modeling skills.
- Project management and process optimization skills.
- Market research and benchmarking skills.
- Compensation philosophy and principles.
- Pay equity and incentive program design.
Benefits
UTA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Generous paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Discounts on UTA services and products.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $225,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
Schedule
The role is full-time and requires regular attendance at the UTA Beverly Hills office.