Director, Compensation – Strategic Total Rewards Leadership
Location: New York City (Onsite)
Compensation: $200,000 – $240,000 base salary + competitive bonus and long-term incentive offering
Function: Human Resources – Total Rewards
Level: Director
Drive High-Impact Compensation Strategy at a Global, Performance-Driven Organization
Oakleaf Partnership is working exclusively with a market-leading global organization to appoint a Director of Compensation. This role is perfect for a compensation professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and wants to shape executive-level rewards strategies that align with long-term business goals.
You’ll be stepping into a mission-critical position with direct access to senior leadership, playing a key role in aligning compensation frameworks with talent, performance, and organizational priorities.
Why This Role Stands Out
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Be a trusted compensation advisor to senior business leaders, HR partners, and functional executives.
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Lead the design and execution of equity and long-term incentive (LTI) programs, including RSUs and stock options.
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Use data and insights to shape policy and influence decision-making at the highest levels.
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Gain exposure to global compensation strategy across multiple business units, with a focus on high-impact deliverables.
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Work in a culture that values analytical rigor, proactive thinking, and strategic collaboration.
What You’ll Do
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Partner with HR and C-suite stakeholders to develop and deliver compensation strategies.
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Design and implement annual compensation processes: merit cycles, bonus programs, and equity grants.
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Lead the planning and administration of LTI and equity programs, ensuring alignment with business and compliance goals.
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Provide guidance on compensation policies, job evaluations, and market competitiveness.
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Deliver training and support to HR and business leaders on compensation frameworks.
Ideal Background
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10+ years in compensation, ideally with experience at large, complex organizations or compensation consulting firms (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Aon).
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Deep knowledge of executive compensation, equity vehicles, and pay-for-performance practices.
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Strong Excel and modeling skills; experience with tools like Payfactors and Oracle Compensation is a plus.
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Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across functions and levels.
If you’re a compensation leader ready to take ownership of strategic programs in a high-performing environment – where your work will directly impact business and people outcomes – we’d love to hear from you.
Reach out to Oakleaf Partnership US to learn more or apply confidentially.
