Director, Compensation

Description
About the Role
The Director, Compensation Consulting and Deployment is a key member of the Total Rewards Leadership Team, responsible for leading all client-facing compensation consulting and program deployment. This role serves as the primary interface between the business, HR, and Total Rewards for all compensation-related matters specific to assigned client groups. This leader will ensure compensation programs are aligned with business strategies, competitive in the market, and effectively deployed within client organizations.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for compensation-related matters
• Lead a team of compensation professionals delivering strategic consulting support to HR Business Partners and business leaders for assigned client groups
• Create compensation strategies tailored to the needs of client groups, including (but not limited to) bespoke incentive plans, retention strategies, and market adjustments, M&A bridges
• Partner with HR and business leaders on complex compensation matters, such as technical offers, reorganizations, etc
• Ensure consistent and effective deployment of compensation programs aligned with GM's Total Rewards philosophy
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes providing feedback to enterprise design team to ensure practices and programs competitive and compliant
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on compensation strategy, analytics, and governance for client-specific needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including leadership of client-facing teams
• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with compensation modeling and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Public company experience required.
• Experience in global compensation practices and program deployment preferred.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge

• Experience leading compensation strategy for high-growth or technology-focused companys or business units.
• Demonstrated success in designing and deploying compensation programs tailored to specific client needs.
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable compensation solutions.

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• Innovate Now - Act with ingenuity and innovation to drive progress.
• Be Bold - Have the courage to do and say what's difficult.
• It's On Me - Take accountability for results and drive for continued efficiencies.

Additional Description
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