Global Reward Programs Director

Corning•City of Corning, NC

5d•$176,386 - $242,531

About The Position

Lead the design, governance, transformation, operational execution, and communication of global reward programs so they support business strategy, operate with strong controls, meet applicable requirements, and are understood and implemented consistently across the organization. Build simpler, standardized, and scalable enterprise solutions by redesigning end-to-end processes and responsibly applying digital capabilities, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve decision quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience. The role leads global salary planning and short- and long-term incentive programs; oversees governance and annual compensation cycle operations; and owns a multiyear compensation transformation roadmap. It partners with Market Intelligence & Analytics, Legal, Compliance, Tax, Finance, regional Total Rewards teams, senior HR leaders, and business leaders. The position also leads communication and change strategies and develops a team’s capabilities in compensation, process excellence, digital fluency, and responsible AI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience, including global program design and operational leadership.
Experience leading complex enterprise compensation cycles or programs across multiple geographies and stakeholder groups.
Experience leading end-to-end process transformation, including redesign, technology enablement, operating model change, adoption, and benefits realization.
5+ years of people leadership experience, including experienced professionals and/or managers.
Deep knowledge of reward program design, governance, market practice, controls, data requirements, and implementation.
Experience influencing senior leaders on decisions with significant financial, employee, organizational, or technology implications.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or recognized compensation qualification, such as CCP or GRP.
Experience with global HR technology, compensation platforms, data-enabled workflow and reporting tools, and large-scale change.
Experience evaluating or implementing AI or intelligent automation in HR, compensation, or another controlled business process.
Familiarity with responsible AI, data governance, privacy, information security, and controls.
Experience in a large, matrixed multinational organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and evolution of global programs, including salary planning and short- and long-term incentives, translating Total Rewards strategy into program architecture, governance, and implementation plans.
Maintain global governance, including decision rights, controls, approvals, exceptions, documentation, and audit readiness; interpret requirements with Legal, Compliance, Tax, Finance, and regional Total Rewards teams.
Lead annual compensation cycle planning, execution, and ongoing operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled outcomes.
Own the multiyear compensation transformation roadmap, simplifying end-to-end workflows, standardizing enterprise practices, and building scalable digital solutions.
Prioritize automation and AI-enabled workflow opportunities across compensation delivery, including data validation, scenario execution, employee and manager guidance, and process improvement.
Redesign processes rather than automating complexity, using technology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to create simpler, standardized, and scalable solutions.
Partner with the Market Intelligence & Analytics team to define program data requirements and apply benchmarking, analytics, and insights to program design, execution, and evaluation.
Lead communication and change strategies for reward programs and transformation initiatives, including toolkits, employee communications, training, and HR guidance.
Lead and develop the team, building capability in compensation, process excellence, digital fluency, and responsible AI.
Partner with senior HR, Finance, and business leaders on major compensation, process, technology, and investment decisions.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
401(k) matching contributions; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid parental leave and family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.