Director, Compensation Strategy & Policy

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks a Director of Compensation to lead a team of compensation professionals in creating a comprehensive compensation philosophy designed to attract and retain top talent. The Director provides policy guidance, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and reports to the Executive Director, Compensation & Benefits.

Essential responsibilities include setting strategic direction for salary administration, conducting classification/compensation studies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in compensation
• Experience leading compensation teams and projects
• Strong knowledge of FLSA and regulatory guidelines

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic direction for compensation/classification initiatives
• Lead salary administration and pay structure development
• Coach campus leadership on compensation theory and practice
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal policies
• Develop tools for managers to make compensation decisions

Skills

Compensation strategy

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or business

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks a Director of Compensation to lead a team of compensation professionals in creating a comprehensive compensation philosophy designed to attract and retain top talent. The Director provides policy guidance, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and reports to the Executive Director, Compensation & Benefits.

Essential responsibilities include setting strategic direction for salary administration, conducting classification/compensation studies,