Director, Compensation & HR Operations - Atlanta

Position Responsibilities

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• Develop and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with organizational business goals and supports the attraction and retention of top talent
• Design and oversee compensation plans, including base salary, incentives, bonuses, equity, and recognition programs. Partner with Accounting & Finance to ensure competitive, streamlined and cost-effective compensation programs that are legally compliant with all compensation-related regulations
• Ensure all HR systems and technology provide a streamlined experience for our team members and leaders. Work closely with the technology team to build a vision and strategy for our systems that fits each unique area of the business, and ensures the right information is easily accessible to leaders and team members. Leverage our systems to support data-driven decision-making and strategic initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders to design the company’s compensation philosophy and strategy by leading market research and benchmarking studies to evaluate the organization’s pay positioning
• Support and/or lead the design of executive compensation programs including base pay and short and long-term incentives
• Partner closely with Accounting & Finance, HR Business Partners, and Communications to lead the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, bonus planning, and promotion reviews
• In partnership with team members and leaders reporting to you, drive the continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures to drive efficiencies, reduce manual processes, and improve the employee experience. Provide leadership to the HR Operations Team and work with vendors to support HR programs
• Serve as a strategic leader and trusted partner to executives, managers and employees on compensation, benefits, and HR operations matters
• Foster collaboration with an emphasis on team engagement and communication
• Partner closely with our parent company on benefits, compensation, and HR systems strategy to ensure a streamlined experience for our employees and stakeholders and develop and maintain metrics to assess the effectiveness of our benefits, compensation and other HR programs
• Develop and maintain job evaluation and pay grade structures and provide consultation and guidance to HR Business Partners and senior leaders on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or other related area of study
• 10+ years of relevant experience including Compensation, HR Systems, People Analytics, Benefits Management, and HR Operations
• 5+ years of people leadership and experience developing high-performing teams, skilled in coaching and mentoring
• Extensive experience identifying needs and designing compensation programs to fit the business
• Experience leading across a sales platform with multiple business units and regional locations
• Demonstrated experience as a strong communicator and relationship-builder, with self-awareness to accept input & feedback, and partner with peers to drive change
• Prior commercial real estate or financial services experience strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex compensation concepts to a diverse audience.
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally to build strong relationships, drive innovation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Professional certifications including CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) and/or CSCP (Certified Sales Compensation Professional) strongly preferred.
• Additional designations/certifications in Accounting and/or Human Resources strongly preferred

***This position can be based in our corporate headquarters in Minneapolis or Dallas, or in many of our larger offices in Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, Denver, Washington D.C., Tulsa, or Chicago. Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!