Global Compensation Director

KBR, Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, People Operations, the Director, Global Compensation leads the strategy, design, governance, and delivery of global compensation programs across a complex, multi-country environment. This role is accountable for building a globally consistent, market-competitive, and performance-driven compensation framework that supports business objectives, attracts and retains talent, and enhances employee experience. As the enterprise leader for compensation, you will partner closely with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to deliver scalable solutions across base pay, incentive programs, executive compensation, and job architecture. You will balance long-term strategy with operational excellence, ensuring strong governance, market competitiveness, and alignment with broader Total Rewards and business strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
15+ years of progressive experience in compensation or Total Rewards.
Minimum 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing teams in a global or regional capacity.
Experience in a complex, multinational organization preferred.
Deep expertise in global compensation strategy, design, and delivery, including base pay, incentives, and executive compensation.
Strong understanding of job architecture, market pricing, and pay equity principles.
Demonstrated experience with compensation benchmarking and survey methodologies.
Strong financial and analytical acumen, including modeling and cost analysis.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs and drive global standardization.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Experience working with HRIS and compensation management systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and leveraging data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

Define and lead a comprehensive global compensation strategy, including base pay structures, short- and long-term incentive programs, and executive compensation. Ensure programs are competitive, aligned to business strategy, and support pay-for-performance principles.
Develop and maintain global job architecture, salary structures, and grading frameworks to ensure internal equity, clarity, and scalability across regions and business units.
Oversee market analysis and benchmarking activities to ensure compensation programs are competitive across global markets. Define compensation positioning strategies aligned with business and talent objectives.
Design and manage global incentive programs that align employee performance with business outcomes. Partner with leadership to ensure programs drive desired behaviors and results.
Manage relationships with external compensation survey providers and consultants. Partner with Finance on budget planning, cost analysis, and forecasting related to compensation programs.
Oversee key compensation cycles, including annual merit, bonus planning, salary reviews, and equity programs. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a strong employee and manager experience.
Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on compensation strategy, job evaluations, pay decisions, and organizational design. Support mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes.
Ensure compliance with all applicable global and local pay regulations, including pay equity, transparency, and reporting requirements. Establish strong governance and controls.
Leverage data, analytics, and compensation systems to drive insights, support decision-making, and enhance program effectiveness. Partner with HRIS and People Analytics teams.
Lead and develop a global compensation team, building capabilities, accountability, and alignment within the broader Total Rewards function.