Director, Compensation

Deluxe Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

Deluxe Corporation is seeking a Director of Compensation to design, govern, and administer global compensation programs for executives and broader staff. You will partner with senior leadership, Legal, and Finance to align compensation with business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance and market competitiveness.

You will manage annual compensation reviews, base pay and incentives, and ensure accurate proxy disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of broad-based executive and board compensation experience.
• Master’s degree preferred in HR, Finance, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and governance of executive compensation programs for senior leaders and executives.
• Partner with executive leadership, Legal, Finance, and external consultants on executive compensation strategy.
• Manage annual executive compensation reviews, including base salary and short-/long-term incentives.
• Support Compensation Committee and Board activities, including materials and recommendations.
• Benchmark executive positions using peer groups and market data.
• Coordinate disclosures and regulatory reporting (CD&A, proxy tables).
• Monitor trends, governance, and regulatory developments.
• Oversee base pay, short-/long-term incentive programs, pay structures, and incentive plan frameworks.

Skills

Executive compensation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in HR/Finance/Business Admin

Job description

Why Join Us

Be part of an organization that’s driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe, we know that great people build great companies—and we invest in you accordingly. We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms, Dads, LGBTQ+ employees, and Veterans. We offer competitive benefits starting on day one, designed to support your life both in and out of work. 42% of our employees have stayed for 10+ years, citing our people, benefits, work-life balance, inclusive culture, and team support as key reasons why.

The Director, Compensation is responsible for the design, development, implementation, governance, and administration of the organization’s global compensation programs. This role ensures compensation strategies are market competitive, performance-driven, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with business objectives. They lead the development of broad-based employee compensation programs while serving as the organization’s subject matter expert for executive compensation, including base pay, short and long-term incentive plans, Board of Directors compensation, proxy-related compensation disclosures, and executive compensation governance. The position partners closely with senior leadership, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Director, Compensation is responsible for the design, development, implementation, governance, and administration of the organization’s global compensation programs. This role ensures compensation strategies are market competitive, performance-driven, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with business objectives. They lead the development of broad-based employee compensation programs while serving as the organization’s subject matter expert for executive compensation, including base pay, short and long-term incentive plans, Board of Directors compensation, proxy-related compensation disclosures, and executive compensation governance. The position partners closely with senior leadership, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

Job Functions

Lead the design, administration, and governance of executive compensation programs for senior leaders and executives.

Partner with executive leadership, Legal, Finance, and external consultants on executive compensation strategy and recommendations.

Manage annual executive compensation review processes, including base salary, short- and long-term incentive awards.

Support Compensation Committee and Board activities, including meeting preparation, analysis, materials, and recommendations.

Benchmark executive positions using appropriate peer groups and market data.

Coordinate executive compensation disclosures and regulatory reporting requirements, including proxy statement compensation tables, Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A), and related filings.

Monitor emerging executive compensation trends, governance practices, shareholder expectations, and regulatory developments.

Lead the design, implementation, and administration of base pay, short-term incentive, long-term incentive programs.

Evaluate market trends and competitive practices to ensure compensation programs attract, retain, and motivate talent.

Oversee compensation philosophy, salary structures, job architecture, pay ranges, and incentive plan frameworks.

Recommend innovative compensation solutions to support workforce planning and business transformation initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation regulations.

Oversee compensation governance frameworks, policies, and approval processes.

Partner with Legal and Finance to assess compensation-related risks and ensure appropriate controls.

Maintain documentation, audit readiness, and compensation program governance standards.

Support compliance with public company requirements and executive compensation regulations, where applicable.

Basic Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s and 7-10 years of broad base, executive and board compensation.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in Human Resources, Finance or Business Administration.

Additional Basic Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 bi-weekly salary.

This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays
• Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].