Senior Manager, Global Compensation Programs

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, management, and continuous improvement of global compensation programs, including base pay structures, incentive plans, and equity frameworks.
• Oversee the annual compensation planning process (merit, bonus, and equity cycles) in partnership with HR Operations and Finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to budget.
• Develop and maintain global salary structures and pay bands across functions, geographies, and job levels to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Conduct and oversee market analysis using global compensation surveys (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Aon) to ensure alignment with targeted market positioning.
• Manage compensation governance, policies, and compliance, including global pay transparency, pay equity reviews, and local labor regulations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide strategic guidance on offers, promotions, and retention initiatives.
• Lead compensation-related projects such as job architecture alignment, system implementations (Workday Advanced Compensation), and acquisition integrations.
• Develop and deliver compensation education, communications, and tools for leaders to enable informed pay decisions.
• Partner with the Total Rewards and Finance teams to forecast compensation spend and assess cost implications of compensation programs.
• Monitor compensation trends and best practices, providing strategic recommendations to senior HR and business leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards; experience managing global programs required.
• Deep understanding of compensation strategy, market pricing, job evaluation, and incentive design.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency with Excel; experience with compensation tools such as Radford, Mercer, or Workday Advanced Compensation preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with HR, Finance, and business leaders across geographies.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and trends, including pay transparency, FLSA, and EU pay directives.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced, or global technology environment strongly preferred.