A collaborative, team-oriented engineering company is seeking a Director of Compensation to lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of the company's global compensation programs. The ideal candidate is an experienced compensation leader with deep expertise in job architecture, pay-for-performance models, and executive-level advisory work. Reporting to senior HR leadership, the new hire will drive competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices that align with business growth, talent strategy, and shareholder expectations.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $155,000-$200,000
• STIP & LTIP
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan

• Develop and execute a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with business objectives, talent priorities, and shareholder expectations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compensation design, market trends, and pay decisions.
• Lead transformation initiatives related to compensation structure, philosophy, and governance.
• Implement, execute, administer, and analyze compensation plans and designs set by executive leadership.
• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable job architecture, including job families, leveling, and career pathways.
• Ensure alignment between job structure, compensation ranges, and career progression.
• Establish governance processes to maintain consistency and integrity of job architecture.
• Oversee base pay structures, salary ranges, and benchmarking processes.
• Ensure competitive positioning through market analysis and participation in compensation surveys.
• Drive pay equity analysis and corrective actions as needed.
• Design and manage short-term incentive (STI) programs aligned with company performance and individual contributions.
• Partner with Finance and leadership to define metrics, funding mechanisms, and payout structures.
• Evaluate effectiveness of incentive plans and recommend enhancements.
• Support design and administration of equity compensation programs for eligible employees.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and executive leadership on equity grant strategies and governance.
• Ensure compliance with public company requirements and reporting.
• Lead the design and integration of pay-for-performance models.
• Partner with HR leadership to align compensation with performance management, including SMART goals and measurable outcomes.
• Drive differentiation of pay based on performance and contribution.
• Oversee compensation systems, including configuration, administration, and optimization (e.g., HRIS, compensation planning tools).
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity processes.
• Act as a change agent in evolving compensation programs and practices.
• Influence and guide senior leaders through complex compensation decisions and organizational changes.
• Drive adoption of new frameworks, tools, and philosophies across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required;
• Master's degree (MBA or related) preferred
• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including leadership roles
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, job architecture, and pay-for-performance models
• Strong understanding of incentive plan design, including short-term and equity-based programs
• Demonstrated experience building and managing job architecture frameworks
• UKG experience required
• Knowledge of compensation regulations and public company considerations
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills (modeling, market analysis, pay equity)
• Exceptional influencing and consulting skills with senior leadership
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills
• Experience in a publicly traded company strongly preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
• Travel up to 25% may be required
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  • Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
    
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