Principal Global Compensation Manager
WP Engine · San Antonio, TX · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteHuman Resources$140k–$193k/yrFull-time
What's Cool About This Job
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead the design, execution, and continuous evolution of our global compensation programs. As a senior individual contributor in the Total Rewards team, you will play a critical role in scaling our compensation frameworks, driving business-aligned pay philosophies, and championing our journey toward world-class pay transparency.
Skills And Expertise
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive compensation experience within the high-tech/SaaS industry, with at least 3 years in a lead advisory capacity.
- Workday SuperUser: Hands-on configuration experience in Workday Advanced Compensation.
- Global Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of global compensation structures, international market dynamics, and complex regulatory environments.
- Strategic Modeling: Master-level compensation modeling, data analysis, and financial planning skills using advanced modeling tools.
- Influence & Collaboration: Proven capability to influence, consult with, and present to executive-level leadership and business stakeholders.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Preferred Skills: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, experience leading compensation strategies with private equity firms, experience in benefit modules of Workday to support the broader Total Rewards team, low-code/no-code automation, hands-on experience building, testing, and deploying custom AI assistants or GPTs to automate information retrieval or text generation tasks.
Target Starting Base Salary Range
The target starting base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000.
Perks and Benefits
- Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
- Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
- Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage)
- HSA Company contribution $750 for employee / $1500 for family
- 401(k) with a 4% match
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vacation Time
- One-time $500 payment to set up your home office
- Four Company Wellness Days a year
- Floating Holiday
- Pet Insurance
- On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal