VP, Global Compensation

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a VP, Global Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will shape a global compensation strategy that supports growth, consistency, and pay equity across a complex, multi-country organization. You will partner closely with senior leaders, Finance, and HR stakeholders to define governance, guide enterprise decision-making, and ensure compensation programs align with business objectives. The position will also lead modernization efforts, including the thoughtful use of AI and advanced analytics to strengthen compensation processes and outcomes.

Location: Austin, TX - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Define and promote the global compensation philosophy across multiple markets
• Establish enterprise standards for governance and decision-making processes
• Prepare decision-quality analyses for C-suite and governance bodies
• Maintain a coherent job architecture with clear career paths and evaluation standards
• Oversee the annual compensation cycle, including salary and incentive programs
• Drive pay equity and transparency through documented practices and analytics
• Lead compensation integration during mergers and acquisitions

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience with multi-country programs
• Expertise in compensation philosophy, job architecture, market pricing, and geographic pay
• Ability to connect talent choices to business strategy and model tradeoffs with Finance
• Experience building objective pay-setting frameworks and leading pay-equity analytics
• Strong command of compensation data, advanced analytics, and HR systems
• Evidence of successful AI implementation in compensation processes
• Record of modernizing compensation programs and managing organizational change

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Collaborative team culture focused on high performance
• Access to advanced tools and technologies for compensation management

Pay

Compensation: $212,700 – $374,400 annually