Global Compensation Director

Inizio•New York, NY

2d•$185,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Global Compensation is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and governance of compensation across Inizio. This role will shape a scalable, market-competitive compensation framework that supports a high-growth, international organisation. This is a strategic role with a strong execution focus. You will ensure compensation programmes are not only well-designed but effectively embedded through systems, processes, and governance and continuous evolution of compensation practices.

Requirements

Strong experience in global compensation strategy, design, and governance
Expertise in benchmarking, pay structures, and job architecture
Experience supporting executive compensation and senior stakeholder forums
Familiarity with regulatory environments, including EU Pay Transparency
Experience with compensation systems (e.g. Workday)
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the global compensation strategy and pay philosophy
Design and maintain scalable pay structures aligned to business growth
Act as the subject matter expert on compensation, advising senior stakeholders
Support the design and governance of executive compensation frameworks (salary, bonus, equity)
Contribute to Remuneration Committee materials, providing clear, data-driven insights
Maintain working knowledge of long-term incentive plans (LTIPs)
Lead the organisation's benchmarking approach and market positioning
Interpret market data to inform pay decisions and structure design
Manage relationships with external benchmarking providers
Lead the development and governance of global job architecture
Oversee salary ranges, grading frameworks, and alignment with career pathways
Lead the optimisation of Workday advance compensation modules and related tools
Drive continuous improvement of compensation cycles and processes
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery where needed
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including EU Pay Transparency and Pay equity reporting cross jurisdictions
Identify and manage compensation-related risks, including pay equity
Lead key initiatives such as pay transparency and compensation planning tools
Support M&A activity and harmonisation of compensation practices
Partner with HRLT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders
Work closely with the Global Benefits Director to ensure a cohesive Total Rewards approach
Translate data into clear insights to support decision-making