Director of Compensation

A rapidly growing national organization is seeking a Director of Compensation to lead the design and implementation of its compensation programs. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a newly created role in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment with a collaborative HR team.

Salary: $150K–$170K base + Performance-based bonus eligibility

Schedule: 100% remote, with preference for Eastern Time Zone hours and occasional in-office presence

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, execution, and management of compensation strategy across U.S. and Canadian teams
• Build and present compensation models to gain executive buy-in and funding approval
• Oversee annual compensation cycles in partnership with HR and Finance teams
• Manage executive and sales commission structures, including integration during M&A activity
• Provide guidance to managers and department leaders on compensation decisions
• Analyze compensation surveys and market data to ensure competitiveness
• Support integration of acquired companies into existing compensation framework
• Monitor compensation budgets, forecasts, and financial alignment with business goals
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation regulations and policies

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or related HR roles
• Strong analytical and modeling skills with proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation regulations
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Experience with M&A integration and executive comp preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment