Director, Compensation
The Walt Disney Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Burbank • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $203,600 - $248,800 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Direct and implement comprehensive compensation strategies and plans that align with Disney's overall business objectives
- Lead and manage a team of compensation managers and professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
- In collaboration with DET Compensation Leadership, drive high-impact projects and initiatives with a strategic, proactive approach identifying opportunities, potential challenges, and creative solutions at every stage
- Analyze market trends and data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices
- Collaborate with senior leaders to influence and drive compensation decisions that support business goals
- Leverage a strong analytic skillset to the HR function, supporting and enabling the use of analytics and data-driven decision making throughout HR
- Oversee the administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation
- Communicate compensation strategies and programs to stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment
- Consistently display initiative, curiosity, and accountability—seeking ways to streamline operations and proactively address challenges
- Proactively assess and enhance compensation processes for efficiency, leveraging emerging technologies and AI to drive ongoing innovation
Requirements
- Master consulting skills and proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders
- A strong sense of curiosity
- Extensive experience in compensation strategy development and execution
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in compensation analysis and market data interpretation
- Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to compensation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to align compensation programs with business objectives
- High level of accountability and integrity
- Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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