Director, Compensation
Core
Lead enterprise compensation strategy, design, and execution to attract, retain, and reward talent while partnering with business leaders to align pay with company goals.
Role type
Director of Compensation (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Enterprise compensation programs, salary structures, incentive plans, and M&A integration frameworks
Domain
Financial Services / Fintech
Required skills
Compensation strategy, salary structuring, market pricing, incentive design, job architecture, leveling, M&A compensation due diligence, team leadership, stakeholder management, data analytics
Preferred skills
CCP certification, global compensation experience, fintech/SaaS background, executive compensation expertise, compensation technology implementation
Technologies
AI tools, workflow automations, compensation analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead broad-based compensation function including strategy, design, governance, and optimization; Develop compensation programs supporting growth and retention; Lead and develop a team of six compensation professionals; Partner with executives and HR on strategic decisions; Drive annual compensation planning (merit, bonus, equity); Support M&A activities with compensation modeling and integration; Ensure compliance and alignment with compensation philosophy; Provide guidance on organizational design and workforce planning.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution