Director of Compensation
Director of Compensation
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$ 203500 - 300000
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Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Compensation to lead the design execution and management of our global compensation programs. This role requires a data-driven analytical mindset with a strong foundation in data modeling compensation strategy and business partnership. The ideal candidate blends a background in investment finance and/or consulting with technical expertise in data science analytics and compensation modeling.
This role will focus on delivering high-impact scalable compensation solutions emphasizing data science modeling benchmarking and advanced analytics to influence strategic decision-making.
This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office. You will report to the Chief People Officer.
Youll Get To
- Lead the strategy and execution of global compensation programs including base pay short-term and long-term incentives and job architecture
- Develop sophisticated financial and compensation models scenario planning and cost simulations to support data informed compensation decisions and workforce planning
- Utilize Python SQL or other analytical tools to analyze large datasets automate compensation workflows and deliver insights through reproducible code
- Build manage and develop a team of three compensation analysts fostering a culture of accountability curiosity and continuous growth through coaching mentoring and career development.
- Partner with Finance HRBPs and senior leaders to align compensation strategies with broader business and talent objectives globally
- Conduct market benchmarking using compensation surveys and internal equity analysis; ensure alignment with pay transparency requirements
- Oversee core compensation planning processes including annual merit cycles bonus programs job leveling and promotions
- Provide strategic recommendations to executives on pay positioning retention strategies compensation policy and workforce design
- Ensure compliance with global pay regulations and support evolving pay transparency initiatives
- Design and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions using business intelligence tools (e.g. Looker Tableau or similar) to track program effectiveness and support decision-making
Who Were Looking For
- 10 years of experience in financial analysis investment banking or management consulting
- 6 years of people management experience including coaching developing and growing talent
- Strong fluency in data analysis tools including proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets Python SQL and analytical tools
- Experience with compensation survey providers (e.g. Radford Mercer WTW) and job leveling methodologies and frameworks
- Strategic thinker who can translate business goals into actionable compensation strategies
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business or a related field; MBA or CFA a plus
Preferred Experience
- Compensation experience in tech high-growth or global organizations
- Background in data science or people analytics environments is highly desirable
- Familiarity with public / private equity compensation and executive pay structures
- Experience designing scalable systems or automated tools to support compensation at scale
Benefits & Perks
- A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical dental and vision
- Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement benefits with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
- Pretax commuter benefit
- Education reimbursement
- Employee donation match to community organizations
- 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Dog-friendly workplace
- Free lunch and snacks
- Private rooftop
- Hack week twice per year
Cash Compensation Range: $203500 - $300000 USD
The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills experience and location among other factors.
In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and where applicable for eligible roles may include on-target commissions or overtime pay) Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.
About Squarespace
Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence build an audience monetize and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites domains ecommerce and marketing tools as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1500 is headquartered in bustling New York City with offices in Dublin Ireland Aveiro Portugal and coworking spaces in the UK Netherlands and Australia. For more information about our company culture visit Commitment Today more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #LI-Hybrid Thank you in advance for providing the following details about your work history from your resume! This helps us ensure that your candidate information is accurate and consistent during the hiring process. Squarespace will never solicit your personal banking information or ask you to transfer money in connection with a job offer or interview. We also will not reach out to you via phone or SMS without your permission or knowledge.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
