Director, Compensation & Benefits

Job Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of enterprise compensation and benefits strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce plans
Design and oversee base salary structures, short- and long-term incentive programs, and total rewards frameworks
Ensure programs are competitive through market pricing, benchmarking, and trend analysis
Partner with senior leadership to provide guidance and recommendations on complex compensation decisions
Oversee annual compensation processes, including merit cycles, bonus planning, and incentive payouts
Provide oversight of job architecture, job families, and leveling frameworks to ensure alignment with market data
Guide market analyses for new and existing roles to ensure appropriate job matching and pay positioning
Lead the design, evaluation, and administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and cost-effectiveness
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize benefit offerings and enhance employee experience
Monitor utilization, trends, and regulatory changes to drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation and benefits
Establish governance frameworks, policies, and audit processes to ensure program integrity
Support internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation and controls
Lead development of compensation and benefits analytics, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership
Ensure data integrity across HR systems (e.g., Workday) and reporting tools
Lead a high-performing compensation and benefits team
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide consultative support and guidance
Drive communication and education around total rewards programs to improve transparency and understanding
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and HR leadership on cross-functional initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and user experience
Leverage technology and automation to streamline compensation and benefits operations
Support ongoing evolution of job architecture and total rewards strategy

About the Role

The Director, Compensation & Benefits, is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise-wide compensation and benefits programs that support the organization’s business objectives and talent strategy. This role provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of base pay, incentive programs, job architecture, market benchmarking, and benefits offerings to ensure programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with market and organizational goals. The Director partners closely with HR leadership, business leaders, and finance to drive data-informed decisions, enhance employee value proposition, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role will also lead a team responsible for compensation and benefits operations, continuous process improvement, and governance of policies and programs.