Accurate Background

Director, Compensation and Benefits

Accurate Background

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the design, implementation, and governance of the company’s compensation programs, including base salary structures, incentive plans, allowance plans, and recognition initiatives.
  • Manage annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, salary structure reviews), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong partnership with HRBPs and business leaders.
  • Conduct regular market benchmarking and pay analyses to ensure competitive positioning.
  • Leads the evaluation and alignment of individual positions and job levels within our job architecture to ensure alignment with career framework and compensation structure.
  • Provide guidance and training to HR and leaders on compensation decisions, programs, offers, and internal equity.
  • Develop and manage the company’s benefits strategy, including health & welfare, retirement, wellbeing, leave programs, and ancillary benefits.
  • Lead annual benefits renewals, vendor relationships, and plan design evaluation with a focus on cost management and employee experience.
  • Partner with brokers, vendors, and carriers to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance.
  • Oversee administration and continuous improvement of benefit programs across regions.
  • Establishes and manages compensation and benefits related budgets, provides forecasts and actuals, prepares accruals, and provides audit support as needed.
  • Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with applicable federal, state, and global regulations.
  • Maintain strong governance practices, documentation, and policy management.
  • Coordinate audits, filings, and compliance updates as required (e.g., ACA, ERISA, FLSA, pay transparency laws).
  • Use data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, support budgeting, and inform strategic decisions.
  • Provide executive-level reporting and insights on compensation and benefits trends and program performance.
  • Oversee compensation and benefits modules in Workday to ensure data accuracy, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead M&A due diligence for Compensation & Benefits.
  • Develop M&A integration strategy and execute harmonization efforts between companies and entities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
  • 12+ years experience in compensation and/or benefits, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, job evaluation, and benefits regulations.
  • Experience leading annual compensation cycles and benefits renewals in a global company.
  • M&A experience is required.
  • Workday experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong business acumen required to develop and adhere to global Total Rewards budget.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to design scalable solutions.
  • Strong operational discipline and attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance employee experience with fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborative leader who builds trust and drives alignment across teams.
  • Advanced analytical skills, the ability to interpret complex data and recommend data driven actions.
  • Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills and drive delivery & execution.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written), problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to interact with and influence all levels of management and cross-functional teams using good judgement.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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