Global Compensation Director

Summary GumGum's compensation planning includes a variety of sales incentive / commission plans, compensation benchmarking across the globe, annual and ongoing compensation planning, and consultation on a variety of compensation matters to executives, HRBPs and talent acquisition. Therefore, sales incentive plan experience is imperative. You’ll also partner with our key compensation vendors and external consultants as needed. In a leadership capacity, you will continually align strategies and practices with the Chief People Officer, VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Head of HRBPs, and Finance to align compensation strategy and practices within the competitive technology landscape. You’ll be someone who can explain complex compensation topics in easy-to-understand methods; someone who will do the hands‑on work while also overseeing the overarching strategy. Reporting to the global Chief People Officer, you’ll be part of the global People Ops leadership team and will work closely with People team members across North America, EMEA and JAPAC. Responsibilities Compensation Planning Perform job evaluation for People Ops (HR) and talent acquisition Select and administer data collection for salary surveys Evolve and establish salary structures specific to each region or country Oversee and manage the annual total compensation review process Manage and continually evolve the overall job architecture for the company by working very closely with business leaders and advising them of best practices Perform job evaluation across the globe Develop, evolve and manage pay structures Sales Incentive / Commission Planning Collaborate with sales leadership and Finance to draft and implement a variety of sales incentive / commission programs - both annually and as needed Partner with the sales operations and finance teams to develop leading‑edge sales compensation programs Compensation Processes & Practices Develop and manage processes and procedures to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations related to compensation and benefits programs; work with global HR teams as needed Partner with Finance and the CPO to manage and evolve an equity program that is fair and competitive Recommend new programs or enhancements based on cost / benefit analysis and benchmarking Maintains supporting compensation materials Coordinate with vendors as needed Best Practices Ensure programs are aligned with best market practices Continually stay up-to-date on market practices and emerging trends Compensation Consulting Effectively communicate and consult with executives, Legal, Finance, and outside consulting firms as necessary Influence stakeholders towards a common vision and understanding of foundational compensation and total rewards principles Partner and collaborate closely with the People & Culture Business Partners (aka - HRBPs) on defining jobs and navigating compensation topics Vendor Management Work with external consultants and brokers as needed to understand and benchmark market practices Continually evaluate, select and manage salary benchmark partners Experience in Fluent in English Extensive experience with U.S. based compensation plans. Compensation planning & management, sales incentive / commission plans, long-term incentives and benefits & perks; it's a bonus if you've done this both in the U.S. and internationally Long-term incentive plans and understanding of the intersection with Finance Drafting and designing sales commission plan language and processes Annual compensation planning management, processes, and best practices Compensation planning tools that enable the Company to scale globally Statistical analysis and modeling Bridging a big picture vision and a tactical plan that our employees understand at the lowest level of detail Skills Clear and concise communication Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations within the U.S.; ability to be resourceful and quickly learn employment laws in our locations around the globe Strong business acumen and ability to learn a new business model quickly Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Effective consulting skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization Ability to link best in class People (HR) and total rewards solutions to commercial outcomes Change Management and communication expert Detailed understanding of organizational design and workforce planning Ability to develop thorough talent planning and management solutions Advanced understanding of employee engagement and retention strategies Personal Attributes Able to operate effectively within high-growth environments with the ability to handle shifting priorities and multitask in a deadline-oriented environment Flexible and creative, #J-18808-Ljbffr