Director of Compensation

Sun Auto Tire and Service

About The Position

Sun Auto Tire & Service is the fastest growing, top 10 independent tire dealer in the US with 575+ stores operating under multiple brands. We've been nominated as a "Best Place to Work" and are a leading provider of after-market vehicle tires and repair services. We are increasing our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility. Job ScopeThe Director of Compensation is responsible for setting and executing Sun Auto’s compensation strategy across a large, multi‑state retail and automotive services organization. This role designs, governs, and continuously evolves base pay, short‑ and long‑term incentive programs and compensation frameworks that drive performance, support growth, and reinforce a pay‑for‑performance culture. Reporting to the VP of Total Rewards, the Director of Compensation leads a small but high‑impact team and serves as a trusted advisor to the business. This role requires deep expertise in retail or automotive compensation models, including complex incentive design for field, corporate, and leadership populations.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive compensation experience, including 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Deep experience in designing and managing complex incentive plans, particularly in retail, automotive, or multi‑unit operating environments.
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into effective compensation and incentive programs.
Strong understanding of compensation regulations and compliance requirements across multiple states.
Proven people leader with experience managing a lean, high‑performing team.
Highly analytical with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear, actionable recommendations.
Advanced Excel skills; strong comfort partnering with Finance and Operations.
Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation and ongoing refinement of complex incentive programs including bonuses, commissions, and performance-based pay plans that drive behaviors aligned to operational, financial and customer outcomes.
Develop and evolve the enterprise compensation strategy ensuring alignment with business objectives, operating models and growth plans.
Support executive and senior leadership compensation programs including analysis, design input, and governance reviews (Compensation Committee).
Provide oversight of salary structures, pay ranges, and market pricing to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
Lead the annual compensation cycle, merit increases, bonus planning, executive leadership compensation reviews.
Demonstrate strong collaborative skills with all levels of the organization including Executive Leaders, HR, Finance, Operations, HRIS, IT and the M&A teams.
Develop clear compensation communication tools, and guidance to support leaders' understanding, adoption, and consistent execution of programs.
Lead compensation activities including due-diligence, integration planning, and day-one readiness for mergers and acquisitions.
Lead, develop, coach, and scale a small compensation team setting clear expectations, priorities and high standards of execution with speed, accuracy and strong internal customer service.
Ensure proactive compliance with wage and hour laws, FLSA, Minimum wage updates, and state and local regulations.