Program Director, Compensation

About the position

The Program Director of Compensation is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs that align with the organization's strategic goals. This role ensures competitive and equitable pay practices, compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and supports talent acquisition and retention. This role partners closely with the Program Director of Executive Compensation, HR, and Finance to evaluate compensation trends and provide data-driven insights. This role acts as the primary compensation partner to support and serve the segment HRBP's and partners with the HRIS Compensation Program Manager role to ensure quality delivery of compensation programs through Workday.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation strategies that align with the organization's objectives and market competitiveness.
• Lead and implement the formal Job Architecture process to include career paths and furthering the job leveling/grading system across the entire organization.
• Evaluate, adjust and redesign salary structures, pay bands, and incentive programs to attract and retain top talent.
• Serve as the vendor relationship owner for 3rd party compensation data/survey resources/tools.
• Conduct market analyses to assess competitive positioning and recommend adjustments to compensation structures.
• Lead annual salary benchmarking surveys and internal equity reviews.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, EEO, pay transparency laws).
• Prepare and present compensation-related reports for senior leadership, including total rewards data and trend analysis.
• Oversee the annual merit review and bonus cycle, including budget recommendations and guidelines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HRBP's in support of business leaders on compensation-related matters, including job offers, promotions, and restructures.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to design competitive and appealing compensation packages for prospective employees.
• Partner with HRIS team members and HRIS Compensation Program Manager to establish appropriate job profile and compensation structures to leverage the capabilities within Workday.
• Implement and maintain compensation tools and systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management.
• Optimize the use of HRIS for compensation planning and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Certification such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compensation or total rewards.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Experience working with global compensation programs is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression