Associate Director, Compensation
$142,500–$256,500 year
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Oversee market benchmarking, global pay equity processes, and the annual compensation planning cycle to ensure competitive, equitable, and scalable programs. Lead job architecture frameworks, salary adjustments, and bonus structures while leveraging AI-enabled analytics for decision support. Serve as a strategic advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders on pay equity, incentive design, and retention risks. Manage vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver training to Talent Acquisition on competitive offer-making. Collaborate on digitalization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in business, human resources, finance, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
- Strong knowledge of compensation planning, benchmarking, and policy execution
- Experience advising stakeholders across HR and business functions on compensation decisions
- Familiarity with job architecture frameworks and compensation documentation practices
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and reporting tools used for compensation analytics
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve business processes, generate insights, and drive operational efficiency
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent planning cycles, data reviews, or comp projects
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to interpret trends and propose practical solutions
- Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and mentoring others
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
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