Senior Director, Compensation

Calix

Director, Compensation overseeing global compensation strategies and programs at Calix technology company. Leading a team to attract, retain, and reward talent in a dynamic marketplace.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,100 - $347,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global compensation strategy, executive compensation, and governance, with a strong focus on market pricing and incentive design. Proven ability to lead compensation teams, develop high-performance cultures, and ensure compliance with compensation regulations.

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Global Compensation StrategyExecutive CompensationCompensation GovernanceCompensation Technology SolutionsMarket Pricing

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Hard Skills

Compensation Program DesignIncentive CompensationEquity CompensationFinancial ModelingMarket BenchmarkingJob ArchitectureCompensation AnalysisCompensation Survey ProvidersData AnalyticsCompensation Administration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayBettercompAon/RadfordMercerWTW

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

Technology IndustryPublicly Traded CompanyCompensation CommitteeBoard-Level SupportPay Transparency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global compensation function and team, and establish the strategic direction for all compensation programs, policies, practices, and governance activities worldwide.
Serve as a primary compensation advisor to COLT, executive leadership, and Talent & Culture leadership on compensation strategy, talent compensation competitiveness, and compensation-related risk.
Lead, coach, and develop the compensation team while creating a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous development.
Own the design, governance, and administration of global compensation programs including salary structures, annual compensation reviews, incentive compensation, bonus programs, recognition programs, geographic pay programs, and equity compensation.
Assist the Associate VP Total rewards for executive compensation, including market benchmarking, executive pay analysis, peer group assessments, executive employment arrangements, and executive compensation recommendations.
Assist with development of materials, analyses, and recommendations supporting the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors.
Lead development of analyses, recommendations, and materials supporting the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors.
Establish and evolve Calix’s compensation philosophy and ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
Lead job architecture, job leveling, career framework, and market pricing strategies to ensure consistency and competitiveness across the organization.
Direct annual compensation planning processes, including merit, promotion, equity, and incentive planning cycles while ensuring alignment with financial and talent objectives.
Partner with Finance to evaluate compensation investments, workforce planning initiatives, and compensation-related financial impacts.
Ensure compliance with global compensation regulations and emerging legislation, including pay transparency, equal pay, executive compensation disclosure, and other compensation-related requirements.
Identify market trends and emerging best practices, recommending strategic enhancements to compensation programs and policies.
Oversee compensation technology solutions, data analytics, reporting capabilities, and process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and decision-making effectiveness.
Provide compensation leadership for mergers, acquisitions, organizational redesigns, expansion into new countries, and other strategic business initiatives as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
15+ years of progressive compensation experience, including substantial experience in the technology industry.
7+ years of experience leading compensation teams and developing compensation professionals.
Deep expertise in global compensation strategy, executive compensation, equity programs, incentive design, market pricing, and compensation governance.
Extensive experience supporting compensation programs within a publicly traded company environment.
Significant executive compensation experience, including Compensation Committee and Board-level support.
Previous Board meeting preparation and presentation skills as well as CD&A experience.
Strong experience with compensation survey providers and market pricing tools such as Aon/Radford, Mercer, or WTW.
Strong interest and desire to apply AI to compensation programs.
Strong Workday and Bettercomp compensation administration experience.
Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.
Requires 15% travel and periodic attendance at in-person meetings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus.