Director, Compensation & Benefits

Robert Half International • $120K — $180K *

Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person

Business Services

8 - 10 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

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Qualifications

10+ years in compensation & benefits, with 3+ years in leadership
Expertise in executive compensation and proxy preparation
Proficient with Excel and compensation analytics tools
Experience in managing global, matrixed compensation programs
Skilled in presenting to boards and compensation committees
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on program building
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

Responsibilities

Lead development and administration of compensation and benefits programs
Collaborate with senior leadership and Board on executive compensation
Manage a small team and enhance organizational capabilities
Drive global payroll integration across various systems
Oversee merit and incentive planning processes
Provide expertise on compensation structures and market competitiveness
Support M&A integration by aligning compensation philosophies

Benefits

Generous health & welfare benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring
Flexible work environment in a fast-paced setting
Involvement in strategic leadership and decision-making
Potential path toward executive role as VP of Total Rewards

Full Job Description

Description

We are looking for a Director, Compensation & Benefits to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will play a critical role in designing, leading, and implementing executive and enterprise-wide compensation and benefits strategies. This individual must thrive in a lean, fast-moving environment and be comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch. You'll lead efforts across compensation design, equity plans, board prep, and global payroll integration, while supporting and influencing the strategic direction of the total rewards function.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and administration of compensation and benefits programs, including executive compensation, short- and long-term incentive plans, equity plans, and health & welfare benefits.
Partner closely with senior leadership and the Board on executive compensation matters, including proxy support, board committee prep, and board presentations.
Oversee a small, high-impact team (initially 2 direct reports); mentor and build organizational capabilities.
Contribute to global payroll integration efforts across different systems.
Lead merit and incentive planning processes, including annual planning cycles and end-of-year reviews.
Provide thought leadership on compensation structures, job architecture, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
Support M& A integration efforts by aligning compensation philosophies and harmonizing legacy programs.
Develop data-driven reporting and analytics to inform decision-making at the highest levels.
Serve as a strategic partner to the Global VP of Total Rewards and be groomed as a succession candidate for the VP role.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in compensation & benefits; minimum 3+ years in a leadership capacity
Deep knowledge of executive compensation, proxy preparation, equity programs, incentive planning (STI/LTI), and US health & welfare benefits
Strong experience with Excel and compensation analytics
Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment; able to scale programs across regions and platforms
Experience supporting or presenting to boards and compensation committees
Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on in building programs and processes
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and ability to manage ambiguity and change
Start-up, M& A, or high-growth experience is a plus
Global experience and familiarity with CLAs or tariffs is a plus

About Robert Half International

Robert Half is a professional services company and is the world's first and largest accounting and finance staffing firm. The company was founded by Robert Half in 1948 by providing professional staffing services. Robert Half is also now involved in risk consulting and internal audit services in addition to its human resources consultancy business. The company reported revenues of US$4.2 billion for the fiscal year 2013.

Robert Half International Careers

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Learn more about Robert Half International

Size

14,600 employees

Market Cap

$7.8 billion

Industry

Business Services

Net Income

$306.2 million

Founded

1948

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