Director Global Compensation

Hasbro; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 171,400 - 257,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off to Recharge

Financial Well‑being

Life & Family Support

Volunteer and Community Initiatives

Learning & Development

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Hasbro is seeking a Compensation Director to lead the Global Total Rewards compensation function. You will shape the global pay philosophy, oversee programs, and collaborate with executive leadership, HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure market-competitive compensation across the enterprise.

The role requires 10+ years in progressive compensation with global experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to drive the annual pay cycle in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including global scope.
• Experience leading a global compensation function.
• Expertise in base pay, incentives, executive compensation, and governance.
• Strong consulting and influencing capabilities with executives.
• Ability to mentor compensation professionals.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate global pay cycles and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hasbro's Global Compensation function, offering strategic direction, supervision, and continuous leadership for all global compensation programs, policies, and services.
• Define strategic direction and priorities for the Global Compensation function; convert goals into practical plans.
• Oversee daily operations of the Global Compensation function and ensure timely delivery of core programs.
• Direct, support, coach, and mentor the Global Compensation team.
• Act as lead compensation consultant to executive leadership and HR partners on policy, salary administration, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the yearly global pay cycle, including merit increases and equity initiatives.
• Direct complex global compensation projects from strategy to implementation.
• Develop and roll out compensation solutions that support objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Use market intelligence and analytics to influence decision-making.
• Lead worldwide communication, training, and change management for compensation programs.
• Drive continuous improvement of programs, governance, technology, and processes.
• Ensure programs adhere to legal and governance requirements.
• Stay aware of evolving compensation trends and market practices.

Skills

Global compensation experience

Global compensation management

Base pay

Short-term incentive

Long-term incentive

Executive compensation

Compensation governance

Cross-functional projects

Influencing capabilities

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

CCP designation preferred

Job description

Wetake play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imaginationand driveto build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Compensation Director to join our Global Total Rewards group!

Heading Hasbro's Global Compensation function, the Compensation Director is tasked with translating the Company's Total Rewards strategy into compensation programs, processes, and initiatives. These initiatives support Hasbro's business and talent goals throughout the enterprise.

Together with the Head of Total Rewards, the Compensation Director identifies functional priorities and translates strategic intentions into specific plans. This position guides the Global Compensation team while supervising the creation, operation, deployment, and regular updating of Hasbro’s global compensation philosophy, programs, policies, and practices.

The Compensation Director serves as the Company's main compensation advisor, collaborating closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, Payroll, HR Technology, and other Centers of Excellence to create market-competitive compensation approaches that promote a pay-for-performance culture, support business growth, and help attract and retain top talent.

This role also directs complex, cross-functional global compensation initiatives. It supports organizational change and ongoing progress while making sure enterprise-wide compensation programs are thoroughly applied in a global, matrixed organization.

Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday –Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI.

What You Will Do as a Compensation Director:

• Lead Hasbro's Global Compensation function, offering strategic direction, supervision, and continuous leadership for all global compensation programs, policies, and services.
• Work closely with the Head of Total Rewards to define the strategic direction and priorities for the Global Compensation function. Convert company goals into practical plans and guarantee the effective delivery of the Global Compensation roadmap.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Global Compensation function, coordinating central initiatives, operational tasks, resource planning, and the punctual delivery of core compensation programs and services.
• Direct, support, coach, and mentor the Global Compensation team, promoting a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused culture.
• Act as the lead compensation consultant to executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on all compensation issues, including compensation philosophy, salary administration, incentive programs, organizational development, retention strategies, executive compensation, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the coordination, management, and delivery of the Company's yearly global pay cycle, covering merit increases, reward programs, equity initiatives, and associated compensation activities.
• Lead complex global compensation projects and organization-wide initiatives from strategy to implementation, keeping alignment across business units, functions, and locations while directing project supervision, partner engagement, risks, dependencies, and change management.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll, Legal, HR Technology, and regional HR teams to develop and roll out compensation solutions that support business objectives, internal equity, external competitiveness, affordability, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and improve global compensation programs, policies, and frameworks that align with Hasbro's talent strategy and business priorities.
• Use market intelligence, analytics, and financial data to develop recommendations, influence executive decision-making, and guide compensation strategy.
• Lead worldwide communication, training, and change management activities connected to compensation programs and central initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of compensation programs, governance, technology, analytics, and operational processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and the employee experience.
• Ensure compensation programs are coordinated consistently and adhere to relevant legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Remain aware of evolving compensation trends, legislation, and market practices to proactively recognize opportunities that advance Hasbro's Total Rewards strategy.

What You Will Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including significant experience leading compensation within a global organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing a global compensation function or a comprehensive global compensation practice.
• Comprehensive technical expertise in base pay, short-term incentive, long-term incentive, executive compensation, and global compensation programs.
• Solid track record in formulating and carrying out enterprise compensation strategies, programs, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Verified experience handling detailed, cross-functional worldwide projects from planning through delivery.
• Strong consulting and influencing capabilities, with the talent to establish credibility and present well-founded recommendations to executive leaders.
• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing compensation professionals.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities, paired with the capability to convert complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong organizational, program, and project leadership qualities, including the capacity to coordinate multiple strategic priorities in a lively environment.
• Demonstrated capability to work efficiently in a complicated, worldwide, matrixed company.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.

The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Pay Range$171,400—$257,100 USD

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well‑being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

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