Director, Global Compensation

Inspire•Brookhaven, GA

About The Position

Inspire Brands is seeking a Director, Compensation who will design, lead, and maintain the Company’s compensation programs, including base pay, short and long-term incentives. Reporting directly to the Vice President - Total Rewards, this critical leadership position will manage a team that is responsible for the development and deployment of compensation solutions through analysis, tools, process, consulting, and reporting. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants across nearly 60 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the compensation field
Minimum of 5 years managing others
Demonstrated knowledge and acumen in compensation principles, programs and practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to develop creative solutions
Excellent project management skills, including planning, time management, and organization skills
Ability to build effective working relationships by taking a customer-focused approach
Ability to analyze, evaluate and report compensation data and information
Self-motivated to seek out and act on feedback to develop own expertise
Strong communication skills, in writing correspondence and effectively presenting information individually or in group situations to varied levels of stakeholders
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements around compensation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment

Nice To Haves

Workday experience is preferred
MarketPay experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the company’s pay programs, including base salary, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives
Lead the annual market benchmarking process to update survey matching and ensure the Company’s pay programs are competitive and aligned with the marketplace
Partner with other members of the Human Resources team and business leaders on pay package recommendations that address business needs and attract, retain, and motivate top talent
Plan and execute the annual merit/bonus cycle and assist the HR community and business areas in understanding their role, timelines, and support them with decision-making
Conduct the annual evaluation of salary ranges and incentive targets for potential movement/changes as needed
Develop content and educational materials to articulate our pay programs and support the rollout of new initiatives
Conduct regular and ad hoc analysis of market trends and internal pay equity to ensure compensation practices remain competitive and compliant with relevant regulations
Lead the review and updating of our career architecture and classification program to evaluate job levels and equitable compensation across roles
Partner with other members of the Human Resources team to integrate compensation programs with performance management processes, ensuring alignment between pay and performance
Manage relationships with external vendors, such as compensation consultants and survey providers to support compensation decision-making
Aid in the development of global, standard compensation processes and policies, including employee mobility, bonus processing and equity administration
Stay abreast of laws and regulations related to compensation and ensure that the organization's compensation programs comply with legal requirements and industry standards
Partner with HRIS on system upgrades, enhancements, and testing for the compensation processes and modules
Drive process improvement and innovation
Identify opportunities for improved accuracy, consistency and reporting of compensation data through periodic audits