Lead Compensation Partner | Acushnet Company

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a Lead Compensation Partner to play a key role in shaping Acushnet’s global compensation strategy and guiding leaders in making informed, equitable pay decisions. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with global stakeholders to address compensation challenges, lead small to medium-scale projects, and drive initiatives such as benchmarking, market analysis, and incentive plan design. You will provide expert oversight of global compensation programs, partner with international HR Business Partners on survey participation and market competitiveness reviews, and serve as a lead contributor to year-end planning for merit and incentive cycles. This role also conducts in-depth analyses on internal equity, salary compression, and external competitiveness while staying current on industry trends and best practices.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) and GRP (Global Remuneration Professional) certifications preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering and managing global compensation programs
• Experience with benchmarking, job evaluation, salary structure design/maintenance, and survey management
• Knowledge of global pay equity and pay transparency laws
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of compensation laws and best practices
• Workday experience highly preferred
• Experience with PayFactors/PayScale or similar compensation platforms

Our Commitment to You

• Comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs
• Paid time off
• Onsite fitness center
• Acupuncture
• Physical therapy
• Wellness coaches
• Exclusive access to our Associate Store

Pay Range

$113,646.00 - $136,542.00

Interview Preparation Questions

Describe a time you led a global compensation project such as creating a salary structure, managing a survey process, or redesigning an incentive plan. What was your approach, who did you partner with, and what impact did the project have on the organization?

Tell us about a complex compensation issue you analyzed such as pay equity concerns, salary compression, or global transparency requirements. How did you diagnose the problem, communicate findings, and influence leaders to take action?

EEO And Additional Statements

Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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