Senior Director, Compensation

VCA Animal Hospital • Los Angeles, CA

77d • $217,000 - $261,000

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Compensation role is responsible for compensation and rewards strategy and execution for VCA in collaboration and alignment with Mars Veterinary Health Total Rewards team and policies. The Senior Director will develop and oversee the VCA Production based commission program for our network of Veterinarians. This role will be a strategic and collaborative partner ensuring rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with both business goals and Mars cultural values. This role requires a blend of analytical expertise, stakeholder partnership, and a deep understanding of multi-unit operations. It has dual reporting into the MVH Total Rewards team to execute Mars signature processes across MVH and deliver impactful, data-informed compensation programs across VCA in alignment with the overall MVH strategy and direction. Within the VCA Business Unit, this role will work closely with the VP P&O, VCA, Finance, and Field Leadership to inform the design and deployment of compensation strategy and policies. This role may require some travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CCP or other professional compensation certification preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in human resources with progressive leadership within compensation or total rewards.
• Proven experience designing and managing performance-based incentive programs for a dispersed workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process, governance and controls across a multi-site environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage compensation programs for VCA, including base pay and incentive plans.
• Lead annual compensation planning and deployment cycles for VCA (merit, bonus, living wage, market adjustments) with a focus on transparency and equity.
• Conduct market benchmarking and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices across VCA roles.
• Advise VCA leadership on compensation decisions, pay equity, and emerging trends.
• Serve as key stakeholder and business unit representative across other total rewards initiatives.
• Implement and execute compensation governance and process protocols consistent with Mars rewards roadmap.
• Develop and optimize commission structures for veterinary doctors at VCA.
• Collaborate with Field Leadership and Hospital Leadership to ensure commission plans are motivating and sustainable.
• Partner with Finance on all accounting of DVM Commission plans.
• Monitor and analyze commission performance, ROI, and compliance with internal policies.
• Lead compensation and commission analytics, modeling, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal governance, and Mars standards.
• Maintain documentation and controls for all compensation and commission programs.
• Manage and mentor a team of compensation professionals.
• Partner with P&O BPs, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Clinical leaders across VCA.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days.
• 401(k).
• Generous employee pet discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree