Head of Compensation

SGS

Head of Compensation overseeing comprehensive compensation strategies in the TIC industry for North America. Ensuring competitive and compliant compensation programs that attract specialized talent.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering comprehensive compensation strategies tailored to the TIC industry, with a strong focus on competitive compensation practices, financial modeling, and stakeholder management.

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Compensation Strategy DevelopmentMarket BenchmarkingFinancial ModelingStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalyticsSalary Structure DesignVariable Pay ProgramsJob ArchitectureIncentive PlansCompensation Budget ManagementCompensation ComplianceTechnical Talent RetentionWorkforce PlanningCompensation Cycle Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsExecutive CommunicationMentoringLeadership

Industry Keywords

TIC IndustryIndustrial ServicesEngineeringTechnical ServicesMulti-Country EnvironmentsField-Based RolesSafety IncentivesPremium PayWorkforce SchedulingCompensation Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive compensation strategy for North America
Ensures competitive, compliant, and scalable compensation programs that attract and retain specialized talent
Develops and executes a regional compensation strategy tailored to the TIC industry
Provides strategic compensation insights to support workforce planning and retention of critical technical talent
Aligns regional compensation programs with global frameworks
Oversees design and governance of salary structures, variable pay programs, job architecture, and incentive plans
Conducts market benchmarking and compensation analytics for technical and niche roles
Implements recognition programs that reinforce safety culture, service quality, and operational excellence
Manages compensation budgets and provides financial modeling for compensation investments
Builds, leads, and mentors a high-performing regional Compensation team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
12+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally within the TIC, industrial services, engineering, or technical services sectors
Experience supporting multi-country environments in North America
Strong understanding of compensation practices for technical and field-based roles, including premium pay, certifications, safety incentives, and workforce scheduling considerations
Proven ability to lead complex compensation cycles and harmonization projects across multiple jurisdictions
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment)
Online training courses
Virtual and classroom development experiences
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid-time off
Family leave