Director Compensation

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Headquarters (WA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Plan

401k with Employer Contributions

Medical benefits

Tuition/education assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a strategic Director of Compensation to design and govern global pay programs across executives, corporate, stores, and distribution centers. You will lead global equity, incentive design, and governance, partnering with Finance, Legal, and HR to ensure compliant, market-competitive rewards while advancing organizational objectives.

This role directs compensation analytics, oversees governance committees, and mentors a dedicated team, fostering best practices and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with strategy, design, and governance.
• 5+ years leading compensation teams and enterprise initiatives.
• Expertise in executive compensation, broad-based pay, incentives, and equity programs.
• Analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven insight.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and build partnerships across functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for governance and senior executives.
• Balance strategic vision with operational execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise compensation strategy aligned with objectives and market competitiveness.
• Lead design, governance, and evolution of compensation programs across executives, corporate, store, and distribution centers.
• Implement a global compensation strategy supporting operations in Canada, Mexico, and international expansion.
• Direct job architecture, market pricing, pay structures, and compensation frameworks.
• Oversee executive compensation and global equity programs, ensuring compliance and governance.
• Partner with executive leadership and governance committees to support strategy and disclosures.
• Monitor labor market trends and regulatory developments to maintain competitiveness and compliance.
• Utilize analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and provide strategic recommendations.
• Mentor compensation team and foster cross-functional partnerships to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive compensation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication with executives

Governing pay programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

The Director, Compensation leads the strategy, design, governance, and administration of O’Reilly Auto Parts’ compensation programs across executive, corporate, store, and distribution center populations. This role is responsible for developing compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent while supporting organizational objectives, market competitiveness, and shareholder interests. As the organization’s compensation subject matter expert, the Director partners with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources leaders to ensure compensation programs are effective, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Job Functions

· Develop and execute the enterprise compensation strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, workforce needs, market competitiveness, and shareholder interests.

· Lead the design, governance, and ongoing evolution of compensation programs across executive, corporate, store, and distribution center populations, including salary structures, incentive programs, and career frameworks.

· Establish and implement a global compensation strategy that supports operations in Canada, Mexico, and future international expansion while maintaining consistency with enterprise compensation principles.

· Direct enterprise job architecture, market pricing, pay structures, and compensation frameworks to support organizational growth, talent mobility, and equitable pay practices.

· Oversee executive compensation and global equity programs, including compensation recommendations, incentive plans, equity administration, regulatory compliance, and governance activities.

· Partner with executive leadership, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, Finance, and Legal to support compensation strategy, executive compensation decisions, and required disclosures and reporting.

· Monitor compensation trends, labor market conditions, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to ensure programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

· Leverage compensation analytics, workforce data, and market intelligence to evaluate program effectiveness and provide strategic recommendations that support attraction, retention, and organizational performance.

· Serve as the organization’s compensation subject matter expert and trusted advisor, providing guidance to executive leaders, managers, and Human Resources partners on compensation philosophy, pay practices, and incentive design.

· Lead, develop, and mentor the compensation team while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships that deliver innovative compensation solutions and reinforce O’Reilly’s culture and values.

Required Skills, Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including significant responsibility for compensation strategy, program design, and governance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing compensation teams and enterprise-wide compensation initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive compensation, broad-based compensation, incentive design, equity programs, and compensation governance.
• Exceptional analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into strategic business recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence executive leaders and build trusted partnerships across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting recommendations to senior executives and governance committees.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  

Desired Experience

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or comparable certification.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded organization.
• Experience leading compensation programs across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Experience managing a variety of equity, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and employee stock purchase plans.
• Experience leading large-scale compensation transformations and compensation-related change management initiatives.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

_O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer._The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

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