Head of Global Compensation

For our client, we are seeking a Head of Global Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This leader will shape global compensation strategy and pay structures that support growth, competitiveness, and employee experience across a fast-moving technology organization. The role will own equity compensation strategy, budgeting, and governance while serving as a key advisor on hiring, retention, and pay practices. This leader will partner closely with Talent Acquisition and other stakeholders to ensure compensation programs are market-aligned, scalable, and effective. Location: Denver, CO - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $200,000 – $300,000 annually Responsibilities Lead the evolution of global compensation philosophy and pay structures Shape the Total Rewards strategy to enhance employee experience Own the equity compensation strategy and multi-year budget Serve as a trusted advisor on hiring and retention challenges Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract top talent through competitive compensation Lead and develop a high-performing compensation team Rethink compensation processes using technology and automation Qualifications 10+ years of progressive compensation experience in a high-growth tech environment 3+ years of experience leading and developing a compensation team Proven track record in designing and evolving global compensation strategies for publicly traded companies Strong financial and analytical skills, particularly in equity modeling and compensation budget planning Experience with executive compensation and public-company governance Understanding of pay equity and pay transparency requirements Hands-on experience with compensation systems and analytics, including AI and automation Benefits Participation in the annual cash bonus plan Variable compensation for sales and customer success roles Equity participation Comprehensive health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits Potential for sign-on payments Flexible travel arrangements for onboarding and industry events Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.