Director of Compensation

Compensation Strategy & Leadership

• Develop implement and continuously refine a competitive equitable and market-aligned compensation philosophy that supports the firms business and talent objectives.
• Serve as the firms primary compensation advisor providing thought leadership and guidance to executive leadership Human Resources Talent Acquisition and business leaders on compensation strategy market trends and pay decisions.
• Lead coach and develop a high-performing compensation team while fostering a culture of collaboration accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Translate evolving business priorities including the firms AI consulting growth strategy into effective compensation programs that attract and retain specialized talent.

Annual Compensation Programs

• Own and manage the end-to-end annual compensation planning process including merit increases salary structure adjustments and annual incentive program administration.
• Partner with Finance and business leadership to develop bonus program designs funding recommendations and payout models aligned with organizational and individual performance.
• Ensure all compensation programs are executed accurately efficiently and within approved budgets and governance standards.
• Continuously enhance compensation processes and leverage Workday capabilities to improve efficiency scalability and the user experience for HR partners and leaders.

Market Intelligence & Compensation Design

• Lead participation in compensation surveys and conduct ongoing market analyses to ensure compensation programs remain competitive across geographies industries and talent segments.
• Design and maintain salary structures job architecture frameworks and compensation guidelines that support internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Monitor emerging compensation trends particularly within consulting technology and AI-focused organizations and recommend program enhancements as appropriate.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to align compensation philosophy market positioning recruiting practices and candidate messaging. Provide compensation guidance and training to support consistent and compliant hiring decisions.

Mergers Acquisitions & Special Programs

• Lead compensation-related due diligence integration planning harmonization efforts and retention strategies associated with mergers and acquisitions.
• Design and administer specialized compensation programs including retention awards sign-on incentives and project-based incentive plans.

Data Analytics & Technology

• Leverage Workday and other analytical tools to develop reporting dashboards and insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain compensation models to support workforce planning budgeting forecasting compensation analysis and pay equity reviews.
• Ensure the integrity accuracy and governance of compensation data and processes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to enhance reporting analytics process efficiency and decision support capabilities.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compensation programs are designed and administered in compliance with applicable federal state local and international regulations.
• Partner with Legal Finance and other stakeholders on executive compensation matters deferred compensation programs and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance compensation governance frameworks approval processes and documentation standards.

AI Utilization & Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of firm-approved AI-enabled solutions in accordance with company policies professional standards and data privacy requirements.
• Stay informed on emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to responsibly improve compensation processes analytics and operational effectiveness.

• 12 years of progressive compensation experience including at least 3 years of people leadership responsibility.
• Experience within professional services consulting financial services or similarly complex organizations strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in compensation program design salary administration compensation planning and incentive program management.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Compensation including configuration reporting analytics and compensation cycle administration.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations.
• Experience supporting compensation due diligence integration planning and retention strategies related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex compensation concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience designing compensation programs for technology AI data or highly specialized talent populations.
• Global compensation experience across multiple regions and jurisdictions preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to advance compensation strategy and operations.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Finance Economics Accounting or a related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or equivalent strongly preferred.