Director, Compensation Programs

HubSpot

. Lead and develop a team of compensation program managers, fostering a high-performing culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,800 - $369,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of compensation program managers, fostering a high-performing culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of global compensation programs, including annual cycles (merit, bonus, equity) and the design of new initiatives that support business and talent priorities
Define and evolve HubSpot’s compensation infrastructure, including job architecture, leveling frameworks, and market-aligned cash and equity structures that scale with organisational growth
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Operations, and People Technology to deliver seamless, compliant, and efficient compensation programs and systems
Drive optimisation of compensation tools, workflows, and data infrastructure, enabling scalable processes, strong governance, and high-quality decision-making
Lead reporting and analytics capabilities that provide actionable insights, track program effectiveness, and inform executive-level decisions
Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex compensation matters, guiding senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven recommendations
Establish and maintain scalable processes, documentation, and playbooks to ensure consistent, equitable, and transparent compensation practices across the organisation
Lead communication and change management strategies for major compensation initiatives, ensuring clarity, alignment, and adoption across stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive compensation experience in public companies, including people management experience
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop compensation professionals, with a player-coach mentality
Deep expertise in compensation best practices, program design, and market benchmarking
Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional compensation initiatives at scale
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior and C-suite leaders
Advanced analytical skills and proficiency with Workday and Google Sheets
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from the ground up in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation program designmarket benchmarkingdata analysisreporting and analyticscompensation best practicesjob architectureleveling frameworkscash and equity structurescross-functional project deliverychange management

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationinfluenceaccountabilitycontinuous improvementproblem-solvingadaptabilitystakeholder managementcoaching