Director, Compensation

Fidelity; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid parental leave

On-site health and wellness centers

Job summary

Fidelity in Boston seeks a Director of Compensation to lead and design compensation initiatives for various business units. You will work with HR partners to deliver effective solutions and advise senior leaders on compensation strategies.

The successful candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in compensation, possess a Bachelor's degree, and demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, including fully paid parental leave and on-site wellness centers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in compensation, sales compensation, finance, or business.
• Experience in leading various compensation programs.
• Ability to analyze complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation initiatives and programs.
• Advise HR partners and senior leaders.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on compensation programs.

Skills

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Consultative partnerships

Compensation strategy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Director, Compensation

Location: Westlake, TX

Experience Level: Director

Job Description

As the Director of Compensation within the Wealth team, you will lead compensation initiatives and programs, and work in partnership with the HR team to design, deliver and recommend solutions that meet the short and long‑term needs of a diverse suite of Fidelity’s business and support groups. In this role, you will be a subject matter expert on the HR team, advising HR partners and senior leaders to deliver pay programs and solutions in support of strategic objectives. You will contribute to and benefit from Fidelity’s broader compensation community where we shape the future of compensation and continuously develop, improve and share the strategies and resources that benefit our businesses, leaders and associates in achieving their goals.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• You possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• You bring 8 plus years of experience in compensation, sales compensation, finance, or business.
• You use industry expertise to act as the subject matter expert on surveys, data and tools.
• Your executive presence and ability to work across a large organization are outstanding.
• You have built and led various compensation programs, including base salary, variable pay, compensation strategy, and competitive pay analysis.
• Your deep analytical skills allow you to break down complex data into actionable insights.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and have experience with compensation‑related market research, modeling and analysis.
• You excel in developing and delivering presentations to executive audiences.
• You effectively manage concurrent programs, processes, and initiatives, collaborating with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, and have a proven ability to think end‑to‑end about the work to be implemented.
• You are passionate about building consultative partnerships with HR, Finance, and senior business leaders.
• You thrive on working on initiatives that extend beyond the local team and business unit.

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Team

We are part of Fidelity Wealth Human Resources, a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting business‑specific and central compensation programs. Our team includes experts in Line HR, Sales Operations, Compensation Strategy, Talent Acquisition, and more. We collaborate closely with various partners to ensure the successful implementation of compensation programs. Our dedication to inclusion and collaboration ensures that we attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on‑site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to [e-mail], or by calling 800‑835‑5099, prompt 2, option 3.