Director, Global Compensation

Expedia, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedia Group in London seeks a Director of Global Compensation to lead the design, governance, and administration of worldwide compensation programs. You will partner with business leaders to align pay with strategy and deliver clear, consistent guidance across the organization.

The role follows a flexible work model with a minimum of three in-office days per week, enabling global impact on pay strategies, incentives, and equity discussions across multiple units.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant and progressively more responsible compensation experience.
• Deep understanding of sales incentive and variable pay plan design, including plan mechanics, measures, governance, and alignment to business goals.
• Strong analytical capability with an ability to independently manage analysis on advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert consultant for Expedia Group’s B2B division to support business partners and leaders on compensation-related talent matters.
• Serve as a strategic partner on variable incentive programs, using market intelligence and internal data insights.
• Act as the global product owner for assigned compensation programs, leading end-to-end design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement. Program scope may include market pricing, pay range review, variable incentive plan terms and conditions and pax-mix governance.
• Run detailed analysis to review, design and develop compensation programs to better align enterprise-wide compensation structures with current industry trends and business needs.
• Act as compensation program and content expert in guiding business partners and Business Leaders through large-scale compensation events, and ensure clarity, operational excellence, and role expectations of rollout plans.
• Propose solutions within the Total Rewards framework for ad hoc and BAU comp research, guidance, and deliverables to stakeholders including Business Partners, Geo HR, Talent Acquisition, Mobility, etc., and align on the scope and timeliness of such asks.

Skills

Executive compensation

Global compensation strategy

Incentive design

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Director, Global Compensation

The Director, Compensation influences, advises, and leads the implementation, communication, change management, and administration of global compensation programs to support the achievement of organizational objectives, consistently and transparently. This is achieved by leveraging compensation expertise, knowledge of business objectives, and collaborating effectively with business partners, and business leaders across the business units that they support.

Please note this role is based in London and follows our flexible work model, requiring a minimum of three in-office days per week.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as an expert consultant for Expedia Group’s B2B division to support business partners and leaders on compensation-related talent matters.
• Serve as a strategic partner on variable incentive programs, using market intelligence and internal data insights.
• Act as the global product owner for assigned compensation programs, leading end-to-end design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement. Program scope may include market pricing, pay range review, variable incentive plan terms and conditions and pax-mix governance.
• Run detailed analysis to review, design and develop compensation programs to better align enterprise-wide compensation structures with current industry trends and business needs.
• Act as compensation program and content expert in guiding business partners and Business Leaders through large-scale compensation events, and ensure clarity, operational excellence, and role expectations of rollout plans.
• Propose solutions within the Total Rewards framework for ad hoc and BAU comp research, guidance, and deliverables to stakeholders including Business Partners, Geo HR, Talent Acquisition, Mobility, etc., and align on the scope and timeliness of such asks. Examples include but are not limited to new hire offers, internal transfers, international mobility, promotions, retention moves, and any off-cycle cash/salary/equity awards.
• Regularly analyze comp external and internal trends and both educate and convey proactive short and long-term actions.

Experience and qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant and progressively more responsible compensation experience.
• Deep understanding of sales incentive and variable pay plan design, including plan mechanics, measures, governance, and alignment to business goals.
• Demonstrated success in communicating & implementing large-scale compensation programs.
• Strong analytical capability with an ability to independently manage analysis on advanced excel.
• Strong executive presence with excellent presentation skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrated success in independently driving forward initiatives of broad scope & complexity (e.g. Global and/or Business unit-wide).
• Advanced ability to build rapport and trust with client groups to positively influence decisions and actions at the highest levels of senior leadership.
• Excellent understanding of business needs and how to leverage compensation expertise to meet those needs while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Accommodation requests

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

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Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.