Director, Compensation Programs

As Director, Compensation Programs, you are a strategic leader responsible for setting and executing the vision for core compensation programs across the company. This role is designed to lead cross-company compensation initiatives integrating compensation strategy with broader business objectives and driving continuous improvement in process, systems, and analytics. You will lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure compensation programs are innovative, scalable, and compliant.

Must Have

• Direct the planning and execution of global compensation cycles, including annual merit, promotions, bonus, and equity programs.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation systems and processes.
• Champion the use of advanced analytics, data science, and benchmarking to inform compensation decisions.
• Oversee North America pay transparency programs and partner with international teams on EMEA pay transparency policies.
• Lead pay equity and bias testing analysis, partnering with key stakeholders.
• Manage compensation activities including salary range reviews, geographic differential updates, minimum wage audits.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of compensation data in Workday.
• Develop and implement training and change management strategies for compensation programs.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• In-depth technical expertise in compensation systems, analytics, and process optimization.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Good to Have

• Experience in tech, entertainment, gaming, or consulting.
• Workday experience, especially with the Advanced Compensation module.
• Functional knowledge of statistics as applied to business environments.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health savings account or health reimbursement account
• Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays
• Compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs
• Free and discounted games
• Voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance
• Relocation assistance (if required to move geographic locations for the job)

Reporting To: Director, Compensation

Department: Total Rewards - Compensation

Your Mission

As Director, Compensation Programs, you are a strategic leader responsible for setting and executing the vision for core compensation programs across the company. This role is designed to lead cross-company compensation initiatives integrating compensation strategy with broader business objectives and driving continuous improvement in process, systems, and analytics. You will lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure compensation programs are innovative, scalable, and compliant.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Direct the planning and execution of global compensation cycles, including annual merit, promotions, bonus, and equity programs, ensuring budget development, process readiness, system optimization and alignment with compensation strategy
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation systems and processes (e.g., Workday, analytics, automation, and reporting tools), driving scalability and efficiency
• Champion the use of advanced analytics, data science, and benchmarking to inform compensation decisions, drive program improvements and identify opportunities for innovation
• Oversee North America pay transparency programs and partner with international teams on EMEA pay transparency policies; identify potential risks and recommend solutions
• Lead pay equity and bias testing analysis, partnering with key stakeholders to identify risks, develop action plans, and monitor progress
• Manage compensation activities including salary range reviews, geographic differential updates, minimum wage audits, and cross-company hire/transfer process improvements
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of compensation data in Workday
• Develop and implement training and change management strategies to enable effective adoption of compensation programs and systems across the organization

Player Profile

Preferred Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience, depending on education and experience
• Proven track record of leading global compensation programs and technical projects in a multinational or complex organization
• Experience in tech, entertainment, gaming, or consulting preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or other quantitative fields
• In-depth technical expertise in compensation systems, analytics, and process optimization
• Highly organized, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in dynamic, complex environments
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with experience advising leaders
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data for senior leaders
• Resilient and adaptable in a constantly evolving environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint required; Workday experience preferred, especially with the Advanced Compensation module
• Functional knowledge of statistics as applied to business environments preferred

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under- represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.