AVP, Compensation – Program Design and Delivery
Pacific Life
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Charlotte • California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $216,000 - $264,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of global base and broad-based variable compensation programs across the organization, ensuring alignment with business strategy and market competitiveness.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, HR business partners, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and provide strategic compensation solutions that attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
- Develop and communicate global compensation philosophies, policies, and guidelines to ensure clarity, consistency, and transparency throughout the organization.
- Oversee the annual compensation review cycle, ensuring processes are efficient, equitable, and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
- Develop processes and conduct annual market benchmarking, job evaluations, and competitive analysis to inform compensation decisions and maintain Pacific Life’s position as an employer of choice.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics and best practices to enhance program effectiveness and employee experience.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure all compensation programs comply with applicable laws and governance standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of compensation professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation program design and delivery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Expert knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven experience working in a global, matrixed organization, ideally within the financial services or insurance industry.
- High integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
compensation program designmarket analysisregulatory compliancedata analyticsjob evaluationscompetitive analysisprocess improvementproject managementstrategic compensation solutionsannual compensation review
Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationstakeholder managementteam developmentstrategic thinkingcollaborationdiscretioncommitment to confidentiality
Certifications
CCP