Senior Director, Compensation

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Compensation to shape and execute innovative compensation strategies. This pivotal role involves leading a dynamic compensation team, analyzing market trends, and ensuring competitive practices that align with the company's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting and leadership skills, with a proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive data-driven decisions. If you are passionate about creating equitable compensation programs and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compensation strategy development and execution.
• Strong understanding of laws and regulations related to compensation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compensation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the compensation function, ensuring effective execution of plans.

Skills

Consulting Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in HR or Business

Job description

As the Senior Director of Compensation at ESPN, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the compensation strategy for ESPN. This position is crucial in ensuring that our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. You will bring a sense of curiosity and strong consulting skills, providing leadership and direction through your compensation team. Your role will be instrumental in developing and executing business plans that are guided by functional strategies, objectives, and priorities. This position requires a strategic leader who is accountable and can influence others internally and externally, including senior leaders.

What You Will Do:

Develop and implement comprehensive compensation strategies that align with Disney's overall business objectives

Lead and manage the ESPN compensation function, ensuring effective execution of plans and programs

Provide leadership and direction to compensation team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

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 Human Resources

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

Develop and manage the compensation budget, ensuring cost-effective and strategic use of resources

Communicate compensation strategies and programs to stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment

Bring a mindset of continuous improvement by evaluating and improving compensation processes and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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

Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

Experience in a large, complex organization

Consulting or other business- or HR-functional experience preferred

Experience with global compensation programs

Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required

Preference to Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

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