Global Compensation Director

ACI Worldwide

Global Compensation Manager managing compensation strategy and programs for ACI, a leader in digital payments. Collaborating with senior leaders and supporting executive compensation disclosures.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNorcross • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead compensation strategy and operations for a Region or multiple Regions (APAC, Americas, EMEA), partnering with HR and business leaders to deliver market-competitive, internally equitable outcomes
Support the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of global compensation programs, including job evaluation, salary survey participation and analysis, benchmarking, and annual salary budget development
Support compensation due diligence for new ventures, mergers, and acquisitions, including review of compensation and/or benefit plans and integration considerations
Develop executive compensation analyses, recommendations, and board-ready materials for senior executives, the Compensation Committee, and the Board (e.g., pay-for-performance, market benchmarking, incentive outcomes, equity usage)
Lead end-to-end executive compensation processes, including annual executive pay planning, competitive benchmarking, pay positioning, and internal equity considerations
Develop compensation analyses and recommendations for executive offers, promotions, retention arrangements, and employment transitions, ensuring alignment with governance, plan provisions, and market practice
Provide Compensation Committee support, including annual calendar planning, meeting materials, analysis and exhibits, recommendations, and coordination with Legal/Finance/HR/external advisors; ensure timely follow-through on approved actions
Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to support executive compensation disclosures, including proxy/CD&A development: data gathering and validation, drafting support for compensation narratives and tables, and documentation of processes and controls
Design, govern, and administer annual incentive and long-term incentive programs (including performance metrics, goal calibration, modelling, award sizing, and payout determinations), and develop analyses to support compensation planning, forecasting, and budgeting
Develop and execute compensation program communication plans (e.g., annual pay planning, incentive plan changes, executive compensation actions), including key messages, stakeholder alignment, manager enablement materials, and FAQs
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders by providing consultative guidance on compensation programs, pay decisions, and complex cases; synthesize data into clear recommendations and influence outcomes through strong stakeholder management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
15+ years of progressive experience in Compensation / Total Rewards, including global program support
Strong consultative and stakeholder advisory skills; ability to partner with and influence leaders across levels and functions through clear communication and recommendations
Demonstrated executive compensation expertise, including market benchmarking, pay-for-performance analyses, and governance practices for senior leaders and (as applicable) non-employee directors
Experience supporting Compensation Committee processes and materials; ability to develop board-ready narratives, exhibits, and presentations
Working knowledge of executive compensation disclosure requirements and processes (proxy statement, CD&A), including data validation, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with Legal and Finance
Strong experience with incentive plan design and administration (annual and long-term), including modelling, forecasting, performance measure calibration, and payout calculations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create program communication plans and produce clear, executive- and board-ready materials that translate complex data into actionable insights
Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and professionalism
Advanced analytical and technical skills, including Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas) and proficiency with Word and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth
Career development
Competitive compensation and benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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