Senior Director, Compensation

1 Month ago • 6-15 Years • Human Resource • Data Analyst • $129,200 PA - $299,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft seeks a highly skilled Senior Director, Compensation to lead their Engineering compensation programs. This role requires expertise in compensation principles, regulatory laws, and global program creation and execution. Responsibilities include evaluating program effectiveness, overseeing complex projects, acting as a subject matter expert, advising HR Business Partners, conducting analyses, coordinating compensation strategy, leading interactions with advisors, coaching on implementation, handling complex questions, creating training materials, consulting on customized solutions, and managing a team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, strategic decision-making, and communication skills.
Must have:
  • 8+ years experience in compensation or related field
  • 3+ years people management experience
  • 4+ years compensation program design experience
  • Expertise in compensation principles and regulatory laws
  • Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills
Good to have:
  • Project management experience
  • Master's degree in related field

Job Details

Overview

Come join a high performing, dynamic internal Compensation Consulting team supporting Engineering organizations at Microsoft!  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Compensation to support the Engineering organizations in evaluating, developing, and managing compensation programs. This position requires a high level of expertise in compensation principles, regulatory laws, and the ability to create and execute global compensation programs. The goal is to ensure competitive, equitable, compliant, and strategically aligned compensation practices that attract and retain top talent, driving Microsoft’s success. 

 

You should have a clear understanding of compensation principles and the ability to apply programs, policies, and practices effectively. You possess analytical and strategic decision-making skills, with the ability to devise forward-thinking solutions aligned with long-term business objectives. Confident interaction with senior leaders and effective negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage projects and optimize contributions from team members. 

 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.  In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positivelyimpactour culture every day.  

 

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field 
    • OR Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 6+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field 
    • OR equivalent experience.  
  • 3+ years of people management experience 
  • 4+ years of compensation program design experience

 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 15+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field
    • OR Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 12+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field  
    • OR equivalent experience 
  • 4+ years project management experience 

 

Compensation M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $273,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $162,000 - $299,400 per year.

 

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:    

 

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 7, 2025.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Evaluate the effectiveness and business impact of compensation programs that support the strategic growth and operational efficiency of Microsoft’s engineering organizations 
  • Oversee the development and management of complex projects 
  • Act as a SME and thought leader for major compensation programs 
  • Advise Human Resources (HR) Business Partners on compensation processes 
  • Conduct compensation analyses and design internal compensation analysis tools 
  • Coordinate compensation strategy with organizational objectives 
  • Lead interactions with internal and external advisors 
  • Coach and suggest modifications to company-wide implementation plans 
  • Independently handle complex compensation questions 
  • Create onboarding and training materials 
  • Consult with internal partners on customized compensation solutions 
  • Manage people and build trusted advisor status across stakeholders 

 

Other

  • Embody our and

 

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