Director, Compensation

Compensation Director

The Compensation Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive compensation strategies and programs that support the organization's ability to attract, motivate, and retain top talent across all areas of the business. This role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for all aspects of base pay, incentive compensation, and financial recognition programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with company goals. The Compensation Director partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, and business operations to ensure compensation programs reinforce performance-based culture, drive desired behaviors, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include leading job evaluation and market pricing processes, managing annual merit and incentive planning cycles, overseeing executive compensation support, and maintaining the company's compensation governance framework. Success in this role requires a strong command of compensation methodologies, analytics, and market benchmarking tools; experience designing and administering complex pay programs in a multi-location, service-oriented organization; and the ability to translate business strategies into effective total rewards solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement compensation strategies, program designs and structures that are aligned with organizational goals
• Collaborate with HR and department leaders on salary offers / promotions / adjustments to ensure decisions are aligned with performance outcomes.
• Oversee the administration of all compensation programs, including annual merit, bonus, and incentive plan cycles
• Conduct market research to ensure competitive compensation packages
• Analyze and evaluate internal salary data for fairness and equity
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and industry regulations
• Monitor compensation trends and recommend adjustments

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Pep Boys is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.