Compensation Director

Morton Salt; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt is seeking a Compensation Director to lead the design, implementation, and administration of the company’s compensation programs in support of its total rewards philosophy. This role will shape initiatives that attract and retain top talent while driving business results and maintaining regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, hands-on expertise, and a proven ability to translate business needs into effective compensation solutions across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or HR-related area.
• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Extensive expertise in compensation principles and practices.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners on program design and implementation.
• In-depth experience with job evaluation, market pricing, and total rewards.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement compensation programs including incentive plans, salary structures, and leveling frameworks.
• Analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and internal data for competitiveness.
• Lead annual compensation planning with merit increases, bonuses, and internal equity.
• Produce analytical reports and maintain compensation data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements across North America.
• Partner with leaders on compensation policies and educate employees and managers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Change management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or HR-related area

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Morton Salt has an opportunity for a Compensation Director who will lead the design, implementation, and administration of our compensation programs in support of the company's total rewards philosophy. This key role will shape total rewards initiatives that attract and retain exceptional talent while driving business results and maintaining compliance. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and hands‑on expertise to build compensation programs motivating high performance and supporting growth.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Proactively develop and implement compensation programs including incentive plans, salary structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks
• Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, industry benchmarks, and internal data to assess the competitiveness and effectiveness of existing compensation programs
• Drive the annual compensation planning process to include merit increase, bonus, and internal equity recommendations through thoughtful analysis and consultation with business partners
• Collect, analyze, and maintain analytical reports including annual merit, performance calibration, short‑term incentive calculations, sales and marketing incentives, and special incentives
• Manage compensation functions including survey participation, market pricing, job evaluation, and other initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation and ensure effective internal processes and controls that maintain appropriate segregation of duties
• Lead other compensation‑related projects, as required
• Partner with leaders on compensation‑related matters, providing guidance and consultation on compensation policies and practices
• Create clear communication strategies to educate employees and managers about compensation programs
• Develop compensation guidelines, tools, and training materials
• Serve as subject matter expert on compensation philosophy and best practices

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or HR‑related area
• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Extensive expertise in compensation principles and practices
• Demonstrated history working hands‑on and collaborating with HR Business Partners on the design and implementation of employee compensation programs
• In‑depth experience in the application of concepts associated with job evaluation, job analysis, market pricing, and total rewards
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable compensation laws and regulatory requirements across North America, including federal, state, and provincial regulations
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation tools
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and visualization tools
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate business needs into compensation solutions
• Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for all organizational levels
• Change management expertise and ability to influence stakeholders

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.