Senior Compensation Partner, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Denver, CO

1d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Senior Compensation Partner, North America is a senior individual contributor and strategic advisor who owns and shapes compensation strategy and execution across the North America region. Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards, Global, the role partners with executive and senior People & Culture leaders to develop compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent while supporting business growth, pay equity, and regulatory compliance. The position owns regional compensation outcomes and leads complex initiatives end-to-end. It advises business stakeholders on compensation strategy and translates business and workforce strategies into scalable, market-aligned solutions. The role oversees market benchmarking, compensation structures, pay ranges, incentive programs, and the annual merit and bonus review cycle, and provides guidance on complex offers, promotions, and exceptions. It also supports regulatory compliance, pay transparency, executive reporting, and leader enablement. The position requires travel of 15% or less. Salary is listed as $140,000–$160,000 base plus bonus, based on Colorado market data and potentially varying by location. The role is eligible for company benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, and a 401(k) program with company match, among other voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
10 or more years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, human resources, finance, or data analytics.
Demonstrated experience owning compensation programs or regional scope, including market pricing, annual cycles, and complex offer support.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canada compensation regulations and pay equity requirements.
Hands-on experience with Workday HCM.
Strong consultative and influencing skills with senior leaders.
Advanced analytical capability and ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
Above-average Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, scenario modeling, and financial analysis.
High degree of judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Exceptional attention to detail combined with a strategic, big-picture mindset.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and operate independently.
Demonstrated alignment with Vantage’s Core Values: Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility.
Travel of 15% or less is expected.

Nice To Haves

CCP certification.
Strongly preferred: experience with the Workday Advanced Compensation module.
Experience supporting a high-growth and/or global organization.
Data center, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industry experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary compensation partner for North America, advising senior People & Culture leaders and business stakeholders on compensation strategy, design, and decisions.
Translate business and workforce strategies into scalable, market-aligned compensation solutions that support growth, performance, and retention.
Identify compensation risks, opportunities, and emerging trends, and recommend approaches that balance competitiveness, internal equity, and financial discipline.
Oversee salary survey participation and the North America benchmarking strategy, using high-quality, market-relevant data.
Interpret market data and internal analytics to inform decisions about pay positioning, structure adjustments, and workforce planning.
Evaluate and recommend external data providers and tools to strengthen market insight and decision quality.
Own the design, governance, and ongoing optimization of regional compensation structures, pay ranges, and incentive programs.
Lead North America’s annual merit and bonus review cycle with HRIS and Finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong controls in Workday.
Serve as a subject matter expert on pay-for-performance philosophy and program application.
Advise on complex and executive offers, promotions, and exceptions using market data, internal parity, and equity considerations.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to align offer decisions with compensation philosophy, internal architecture, and long-term talent strategy.
Ensure North America compensation programs comply with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
Support pay transparency initiatives by establishing clear, repeatable, and auditable practices.
Contribute to executive-level reporting and insights on compensation trends, risks, and outcomes.
Develop and deliver materials to help leaders and managers understand compensation philosophy, programs, and decision frameworks.
Coach People & Culture partners and leaders on compensation conversations and program application.
Influence across the organization, balancing advocacy with partnership.
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.