TakeTwo Interactive Software

Senior Manager, Global Compensation

TakeTwo Interactive Software • $120K — $150K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in global compensation roles.
  • Experienced in leading large-scale global initiatives, including M&A integration.
  • Expert in global salary structures and market benchmarking methodologies.
  • Deep experience with equity programs and long-term incentive plans.
  • Proficient in job architecture frameworks and leveling governance.
  • Experience in supporting executive compensation programs.
  • Strong business acumen with ability to relate compensation strategy to business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main compensation consultant for HR and leadership teams.
  • Conduct detailed compensation analyses to inform hiring and retention strategies.
  • Identify and address compensation-related challenges with strategic solutions.
  • Translate complex reward data into actionable insights for leaders.
  • Design and improve global compensation programs for consistency and competitiveness.
  • Maintain a robust job architecture to ensure internal fairness and market alignment.
  • Manage global compensation cycles and executive compensation program analysis.

Benefits

  • Great company culture focusing on creativity, innovation, and diversity.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a creative environment.
  • Work-life balance through social events and wellness programs.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and wellness programs.
  • Fitness allowance and employee discounts, including free games and events.
Full Job Description

The Senior Manager, Global Compensation is a leadership role responsible for driving global compensation strategy, program architecture, and HR partnership across geographies and labels. This role operates at the intersection of technical expertise and business consultation. The Senior Manager will serve as an architect and advisor for complex global compensation initiatives, ensuring programs are strategically aligned with business priorities and compensation philosophy.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary compensation partner to HR Business Partners and Label Leadership.
  • Lead complex compensation analysis and provide guidance on hiring, retention, and incentive design.
  • Identify compensation-related business challenges (e.g., critical skill shortages, regional competitiveness gaps, turnover trends) and develop targeted solutions.
  • Translate reward data into clear, executive-ready insights to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of global compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive frameworks.
  • Architect and maintain global job architecture frameworks to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
  • Own & support the end-to-end execution of global compensation cycles, including Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and equity processes.
  • Support and analysis of executive compensation programs and design.
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal leveling, and job matching standards across all compensation programs.
  • Lead high-visibility initiatives such as cross-label alignment, support pay transparency readiness, and integration efforts related to organizational change.
  • Oversee global market benchmarking strategy to maintain a competitive Total Rewards position within the gaming and technology sectors that align with our compensation philosophy.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor one compensation professional.
  • Provide technical mentorship while fostering strategic thinking and operational excellence.
  • Establish clear priorities, elevate team capability, and ensure consistent global standards.

Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in global compensation.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale global initiatives, global job architecture, or M&A integration.
  • Expert knowledge of global salary structures and market benchmarking methodologies.
  • Deep experience supporting design and maintenance of equity programs (RSUs, PSUs) and long-term incentive plans.
  • Strong command of job architecture frameworks and leveling governance.
  • Proven experience with supporting executive compensation programs and design
  • Ability to position compensation as a strategic lever to drive retention, performance, and creative output.
  • High level of autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
  • Experience managing global programs across multiple regions and legal frameworks.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into financially sound, operationally viable compensation solutions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CCP preferred.

What We Offer You:
  • Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles - through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
  • Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and more!


About TakeTwo Interactive Software

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an American video game holding company based in New York City and founded by Ryan Brant in September 1993. The company owns two major publishing labels, Rockstar Games and 2K, which operate internal game development studios. Take-Two's portfolio includes numerous successful video game series across personal computer and video game consoles, including BioShock, Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, Red Dead, and XCOM. The company also owns 50% of professional esports organization NBA 2K League. Take-Two's headquarters are located in the Broadway Theater District of Midtown Manhattan.
Learn more about TakeTwo Interactive Software
Size
7,799 employees
Market Cap
$16.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$492.8 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
TTWO
* Ladders Estimates

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