Director Compensation

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts seeks a Director, Compensation to lead strategy, design, governance, and administration of compensation programs across executive, corporate, store, and distribution center populations. The role partners with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, and HR to ensure compensation programs are effective, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

The position oversees executive compensation and global equity programs, including governance, disclosure, and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years progressive compensation experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience managing compensation teams.
• Expertise in executive and broad-based compensation, incentive design, and equity programs.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence executives and build partnerships across functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Balance strategic vision with operational execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise compensation strategy across executive, corporate, store, and distribution populations.
• Oversee salary structures, incentive programs, and career frameworks; govern and evolve programs.
• Develop and implement a global compensation strategy supporting Canada, Mexico, and international expansion.
• Direct job architecture, market pricing, pay structures, and equity programs governance.
• Oversee executive compensation and global equity programs; ensure compliance and governance.

Skills

Compensation Strategy

Executive Compensation

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Influence

Equity Programs

Governance

Pay Structures

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CCP certification (desirable)

Job description

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.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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