Director Compensation

TopGolf • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Compensation will lead the strategic design, development, and execution of compensation programs across a dynamic, multi-state and international hospitality organization. This role ensures that compensation practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business strategies that span hourly, tipped, and incentive-based roles. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of compensation frameworks within fast-paced, customer-facing industries and has the expertise to support a diverse workforce through data-driven insights and scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in U.S. and international compensation regulations, including tipped wage structures, pay equity, and pay transparency.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to model complex pay scenarios and interpret compensation data across a variety of job types and levels.
• Proven experience managing compensation programs and annual planning cycles within Workday, including strong proficiency in Workday Compensation and Reporting modules.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence, educate, and collaborate with senior leaders and field operations.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed and culturally diverse workforces.
• Must be able to work 4 days per week onsite at the Dallas office.

Nice To Haves

• Hospitality or multi-unit operations experience strongly preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive global compensation strategy that supports talent attraction, retention, and performance across venues, corporate functions, and international markets.
• Design, implement, and oversee compensation structures including hourly base pay, tipped wages, variable pay programs, venue-level and corporate bonus plans, and sales incentive programs tailored to the unique needs of a hospitality-driven workforce.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local laws (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, tipped wage regulations) and applicable global pay-related regulations.
• Lead the design and administration of executive compensation programs, including equity and long-term incentives, in partnership with senior leadership and the Board (as applicable).
• Conduct in-depth market benchmarking and analysis to guide compensation decisions and ensure competitiveness across a range of geographies and role types.
• Manage compensation survey participation and maintain strong relationships with survey vendors to inform pay structure decisions.
• Oversee enterprise-wide compensation planning processes including merit increases, promotional adjustments, and bonus cycle management.
• Establish and maintain global job architecture, pay structures, and job leveling frameworks to drive internal equity and career pathing clarity.
• Partner closely with Finance, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to align compensation with workforce planning and budgetary goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders and HR teams on pay decisions, role evaluations, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the Compensation team, including setting priorities, coaching, and building future talent capabilities.
• Present key findings, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership to inform total rewards strategies.
• Develop and track KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Champion a pay-for-performance culture while upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and compliance across all employee populations.
• Leverage Workday as the core compensation management system, including configuration, reporting, and administration of compensation cycles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees