Senior Director, Global Compensation

Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement competitive global compensation strategies covering salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs.
• Design and administer annual compensation cycles, salary reviews, short- and long-term incentives, equity refreshes, promotions, and related programs.
• Ensure compensation programs comply with internal policies and applicable federal, state, and international regulations, including evolving pay transparency requirements.
• Anticipate compensation risks and pay equity gaps, establish appropriate controls, and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Build cost and impact models for new and evolving compensation programs, applying AI and advanced analytics to benchmarking, modeling, and program design.
• Provide data-driven compensation recommendations to executives, business leaders, and HR stakeholders across regions and functions.
• Partner with HR Technology to maintain job architecture and compensation programs within Workday and related systems.
• Lead participation in global compensation surveys and analyze market data to evaluate competitiveness and support pay equity reporting.
• Develop practical and engaging compensation enablement for HR professionals, managers, and employees using accessible, non-traditional formats.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a lean global compensation team.
• Lead compensation workstreams associated with mergers and acquisitions.
• Establish effective approaches for using AI and analytics across the compensation function.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience leading compensation programs within large, global technology organizations, including experience managing people.
• Proven ability to design and implement compensation strategies for geographically dispersed, international workforces.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling capabilities, with the ability to build models, challenge assumptions, stress-test scenarios, and translate findings into defensible recommendations.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools for compensation analytics, modeling, reporting, or program design, along with an understanding of compensation considerations for AI/ML and other highly competitive technical talent.
• Strong knowledge of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and comparable global pay equity and transparency regulations, including job leveling, gap reporting, and multi-country readiness.
• In-depth knowledge of global compensation benchmarking surveys, methodologies, and market practices.
• Experience with Workday HCM and Advanced Compensation.
• Hands-on experience developing compensation models, dashboards, and reporting that support executive decision-making.
• Strong understanding of market trends and an established network within the compensation community.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail when handling sensitive, confidential, and time-critical matters.
• Strong leadership, influence, and relationship-building skills across HR, business, and executive audiences.
• Strong project management and decision-making capabilities, with a hands-on and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex compensation data clearly.
• Service-oriented approach with credibility and confidence when working with senior executives and stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-directed and collaborative, with the ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a global team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or another quantitative discipline; a master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

Benefits:

• Unlimited paid time off.
• 12 paid holidays, including 4 global self-care days.
• 24 paid volunteer hours annually.
• Paid parental leave of 8 weeks for all parents and 16 weeks for birthing parents.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day.
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources through an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost.
• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options.
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly, mentoring, workshops, and other professional development resources.
• Opportunities to participate in learning initiatives and global development events.
• Remote work within the United States.
• Total target compensation varies by U.S. geographic zone:
  • Zone 1: $274,600–$570,300
  • Zone 2: $251,700–$522,800
  • Zone 3: $228,800–$475,200
  • Zone 4: $199,100–$413,600