Global Compensation Director

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an experienced compensation professional to join its Global Compensation team. The role involves leading the execution of compensation strategies, managing merit and bonus cycles, and offering expert guidance to HR leaders. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in compensation management and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $200,000 to $240,000 annually and is committed to equitable hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including broad-based compensation program management.
• Experience supporting compensation operations across global locations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the compensation strategy and ensure operational excellence.
• Manage annual merit and bonus planning cycles.
• Provide expert compensation guidance to HR and business leaders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Consulting

Project management

Relationship management

Strong analytical skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Experience with HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Summary

Play a critical operational and consultative role within NYU’s Global Compensation team. Responsible for the day-to-day execution of the compensation strategy developed by the Senior Associate Vice President for Compensation, ensuring operational excellence, data-informed practices, and alignment across the University. Lead the implementation of broad-based compensation programs, manage the annual merit and bonus planning cycles, and oversee compensation analytics and reporting. Provide expert compensation guidance to HR and business leaders across the University and offer indirect oversight of compensation operations for NYU’s global sites—including the Abu Dhabi campus—to ensure consistency with the University’s global compensation philosophy. Provide analytical support and serve as a back-up for executive compensation functions.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in a related field

Required Experience: 10+ years progressive experience in compensation, including broad-based compensation program management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience: Experience supporting compensation operations across global locations

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent communication, consulting, project management, and relationship management skills. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data. Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with compensation and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday). Working knowledge of executive compensation principles and ability to support governance processes.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00 to USD $240,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.