Sr. Director, Compensation Hybrid

At Vitalant the impact you make doing work that is purposeful meaningful and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide vital products to those in need of a donors generosity or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

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At Vitalant our mission is to save and improve lives through blood donation transplantation and innovative therapies. Behind that mission is a commitment to attracting retaining and rewarding the talented people who make our life-saving work possible. We are seeking a Sr. Director Compensation to serve as a senior compensation expert leading the analysis design and governance of compensation programs that support our workforce and organizational this strategic role you will partner across Human Resources Finance Payroll HRIS Legal Talent Acquisition and business leadership to ensure compensation programs are equitable competitive financially responsible compliant and aligned with Vitalants mission values and long-term success.

Compensation: $133000- $165000 incentive plan eligibility
This hybrid position is based in Scottsdale AZ; Denver CO; Chicago IL; or Pittsburgh PA and requires working onsite three days per week and from a home office two days per week.

Applications accepted through July 31 2026

Our comprehensive total rewards support you your family and your future with:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• 401K 5% company match

• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year

• Free basic life and AD&D insurance

• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Employee Resource Groups

• Recognition and perks

As a Sr. Director Compensation youll get to:

• Serve as a senior compensation subject matter expert providing strategic guidance and recommendations on complex compensation matters across the organization.

• Lead the design administration and continuous improvement of compensation programs policies processes and governance practices.

• Conduct job evaluations job leveling market pricing salary structure development FLSA reviews and compensation benchmarking to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Partner with HR Finance Payroll HRIS Legal Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support compensation planning pay decisions and organizational initiatives.

• Manage and enhance annual compensation programs including merit increases incentive plans bonus programs and other variable pay initiatives.

• Develop compensation recommendations for hiring promotions transfers retention actions reorganizations and other employee pay decisions.

• Analyze compensation data market trends internal equity and financial impact to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Ensure compensation programs and pay practices comply with applicable wage and hour laws pay transparency requirements and other regulatory standards.

• Lead compensation-related projects process improvements technology enhancements and vendor relationships to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

• Create and maintain compensation policies guidelines tools communications and documentation that support consistent and transparent pay administration.

• Monitor industry trends regulatory changes and compensation best practices to recommend program enhancements and support organizational objectives.

• Provide coaching mentorship and technical guidance to HR and compensation team members as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance Accounting or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.

• Advanced knowledge of compensation principles practices and methodologies including job evaluation job architecture market pricing salary structure design incentive and variable pay programs internal equity analysis and pay administration required.

• Knowledge of applicable federal state and local wage and hour laws and compensation-related regulations including FLSA equal pay requirements pay transparency minimum wage overtime and related recordkeeping requirements required.

• Knowledge of salary survey participation market data interpretation compensation benchmarking and development of compensation recommendations required.

• Knowledge of HR systems compensation planning tools reporting and data integrity practices preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward CCP certification preferred.

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Eight years of progressively responsible compensation or total rewards experience with significant emphasis on compensation program design administration analysis and consultation required. To include:

• Five years of advanced compensation experience including job evaluation market pricing salary structure administration pay recommendations and incentive or variable pay programs.

• Experience providing consultative guidance to HR business partners Talent Acquisition Finance Payroll Legal and business leaders on complex compensation matters.

• Experience analyzing compensation data internal equity market competitiveness and financial impact to develop recommendations for leadership.

Experience supporting compensation programs in a multi-site or geographically dispersed environment required.
Experience leading or supporting enterprise-wide compensation projects process improvements annual compensation planning or compensation governance initiatives required.
Experience with HRIS compensation planning systems salary survey platforms reporting tools and advanced spreadsheet/data analysis tools preferred.
Prior experience preparing compensation recommendations summaries or presentations for senior leadership preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive compensation and employee information.

• Strong analytical financial statistical problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Advanced compensation consulting skills including the ability to advise influence and build credibility with HR partners Talent Acquisition Finance Legal Payroll and business leaders.

• Effective oral and written business communication skills including the ability to prepare clear reports tools presentations and recommendations for leadership.

• Ability to organize prioritize and execute multiple complex projects and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment using discretion and professional judgment in ambiguous or sensitive situations.

• Proficient computer skills including advanced spreadsheet reporting presentation and HR system skills.

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If you are impact-inspired to help others and making a difference is vital for you youll experience a career built on purpose a company created to care and a team committed to lead - together.