Director of Compensation (Atlanta)

Director of Compensation

The Director Compensation is responsible for administering the companys compensation strategy. This leader ensures compensation programs align with the business objectives and are effective in attracting, motivating, and retaining key talent, while remaining fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Vice President (Head of) Human Resources, the Director leads a team of 4 compensation professionals.

This is a strategic and collaborative role that works cross-functionally with leaders across the organization and partners closely with leaders in HR, Finance and Legal to understand talent and business needs and collectively develop and implement effective solutions. The role will need to be able to articulate the compensation strategy and philosophy to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct supervision of the Compensation team through effective coaching and performance management.
• Strategically assess the effectiveness of current compensation programs in achieving organizational objectives and give recommendations for modifications.
• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of total compensation offerings and programs.
• Develop and coordinate communication strategies and activities designed to educate and inform employees about compensation.
• Maintain knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, trends, developments, and best practices in compensation.
• Develop executive reviews and insights for the compensation committee.
• Establish and identify opportunities for improvement of HR policies and processes across the full employee lifecycle.
• Ensure plans comply with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA as well as federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.

Key Experiences

Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Leadership Expectations