Director of Compensation - Ambient Enterprises

Ambient Enterprises•New York, NY

19d•$200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As Ambient’s Director of Compensation, you’ll be responsible for implementing and managing all compensation programs, policies and procedures across US and Canadian locations, to align with the company’s goals and competitive practices. You’ll be responsible for conceptualizing and communicating the overall compensation philosophy, timelines and guiding principles to stakeholders and managing from beginning to end the compensation cycles. Will also look to you to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommend cost-effective changes and process improvements while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations.

Requirements

5-10 Years of experience with Compensation, HR or Total Rewards
Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
Experience implementing Compensation module for an HRIS, Workday preferred.
Strong analytical and actuarial skills. Ability to interpret and communicate data effectively.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with leaders and peers.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and work with highly confidential information.

Responsibilities

Manage the development, implementation and administration of compensation programs across the .
Define baseline and compensation pools, analyze, develop, compile and effectively present comprehensive compensation funding models to obtain executive approvals.
Ownership and governance of the organization’s job architecture.
Partner with leadership, HR and finance stakeholders to lead and administer annual compensation nationally in a timely manner.
Support the sales compensation cycle, including managing the compensation plan and commission model.
Provide advice and support as needed, to managers and practice group directors on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job pricing and evaluations.
Oversees the participation in salary surveys firmwide, monitor salary survey data and market trends to ensure salary competitiveness, aligning with recruiting and retention strategies.
Involved in aspects of M&A particularly ensuring that new company acquisitions are aligned to corporate business practices and policies.
Partners with finance to determine and adjust as needed, forecasts and annual fundings (ex: financial planning, baseline methodology).
Ownership of the Compensation module for including set-up, implementation and maintenance.