Director, Compensation Strategy & Analytics

NFI Industries; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Director of Compensation in the United States to shape and execute enterprise-wide compensation strategies across hourly, salaried, sales, and executive populations. You will lead a team, develop salary structures, and ensure market competitiveness with rigorous governance and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in compensation, including 5+ years in a leadership role, and deep expertise in US/Canada pay laws, HRIS platforms, and M&A compensation integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field; Master’s or CCP certification preferred.
• 10+ years in compensation with 5+ years in a Director/leadership role.
• Experience with base, variable, sales, and executive compensation design.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canada compensation laws.
• Strong communication and influencing skills for executives.
• Attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting compensation for hourly, professional, and executive roles.
• Experience with HRIS modules such as Workday.
• Expertise in survey participation and incentive plan design.
• Experience leading compensation for M&A activity and integrations.
• Proven ability to drive compensation strategy with business and HR leadership.
• Strong business acumen and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with compensation tools and platforms (Workday, ERI, Radford, Mercer, WTW).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Google Apps and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve compensation strategy across all segments, including hourly, salaried, sales, and executive populations.
• Ensure programs are market-competitive and fiscally responsible.
• Develop and manage compensation philosophy, guiding principles, and governance.
• Ensure compliance with pay-related laws and regulations.
• Develop and lead a high-performing compensation team.
• Manage salary structures, pay bands, and fundamentals for market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Oversee survey participation, benchmarking, and market analysis.
• Collaborate with HRIS and Finance on data integrity and reporting.
• Develop education and communication materials for HR and leaders.
• Advise on compensation planning, job architecture, leveling, and pay equity.
• Collaborate on RFPs and compensation requests.
• Lead compensation programs aligned with M&A activity and workforce transformations.
• Oversee bonus and LTIP frameworks; annual cycle planning.
• M&A integration support—due diligence and post-close alignment.

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree or CCP certification preferred

Tools

Workday

ERI

Radford

Mercer

WTW

Excel

Google Apps

MS Office

Job description

NFI Industries is seeking a Director of Compensation in the United States to shape and execute enterprise-wide compensation strategies across hourly, salaried, sales, and executive populations. You will lead a team, develop salary structures, and ensure market competitiveness with rigorous governance and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in compensation, including 5+ years in a leadership role, and deep expertise in US/Canada pay laws, HRIS platforms, and M&A compensation integration.