CareerPlan

Director, Compensation

McLean, VA, USFull-time$210k–$263k2026-08-26 → 2026-11-12
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead and develop a team of Compensation professionals to design, deliver, and manage enterprise-wide compensation programs and incentive plans for client groups.

Role type

Director, Compensation (Strategy & People Leadership)

Builds

Enterprise compensation strategies, LOB incentive plans, and total rewards programs

Domain

Financial Services / Human Resources

Required skills

Strategic planning, team leadership, stakeholder management, plan design, risk management, market benchmarking, regulatory compliance, data analysis, presentation skills

Preferred skills

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), C-Suite communication experience, Financial Services or Tech industry background, incentive plan design, benchmarking tools (MarketPay, BetterComp), reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects), VBA/macros

Technologies

MarketPay, BetterComp, Tableau, Business Objects, Excel (VBA, macros), Google Sheets, Google Slides

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Compensation professionals; Lead meetings with senior executives to influence outcomes; Lead strategic compensation projects and define roadmaps; Oversee Line-of-Business incentive plans and governance; Lead team and clients through mid-year and year-end compensation cycles; Proactively manage risks and stay up-to-date on industry trends

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership