Global Compensation Architect & Strategy Lead

Eigen Development; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift4, a technology leader in payments, seeks a Senior Manager of Global Compensation Programs to design, implement, and govern our worldwide pay structures and incentive plans. You will partner with HR, Finance, and business leadership to ensure competitive, equitable pay that aligns with growth objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role leads global salary structures, market benchmarking, equity frameworks, and compensation governance across geographies, ensuring consistency and best

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compensation or total rewards; global programs required.
• Deep understanding of compensation strategy, market pricing, job evaluation and incentives.
• Advanced analytical skills with Excel; familiarity with compensation tools.
• Strong project management and ability to influence across functions.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements, pay transparency, and labor rules.
• Experience in a high-growth, global technology environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, management, and governance of global compensation programs.
• Oversee annual compensation planning (merit, bonus, equity cycles) with budget discipline.
• Develop and maintain global salary structures and pay bands across functions and regions.
• Conduct market analysis using global surveys to align with market positioning.
• Manage compensation governance, compliance, and pay transparency initiatives.
• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on offers, promotions, and retention.
• Lead projects like job architecture alignment and Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Develop compensation education, communications, and tools for leaders.
• Forecast compensation spend with Total Rewards and Finance.
• Monitor trends and advise senior HR and business leaders.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Market pricing

Incentive design

Executive stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Data storytelling

Global compensation

Tools

Radford

Mercer

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

Shift4, a technology leader in payments, seeks a Senior Manager of Global Compensation Programs to design, implement, and govern our worldwide pay structures and incentive plans. You will partner with HR, Finance, and business leadership to ensure competitive, equitable pay that aligns with growth objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role leads global salary structures, market benchmarking, equity frameworks, and compensation governance across geographies, ensuring consistency and best