Global Compensation Director

Inizio; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO + 10 personal/sick days

Company bonus plan

Generous retirement plan

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Optical cover

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Job summary

Inizio in Yardley, United States is seeking a Director of Global Compensation to lead the strategy, design, and governance of compensation. This role promotes a market-competitive compensation framework to support business growth.

Key responsibilities include overseeing executive compensation, managing market insights, and complying with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience, expertise in compensation design, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in global compensation strategy, design, and governance.
• Experience in benchmarking and pay structures.
• Ability to operate strategically and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve global compensation strategy and pay philosophy.
• Design and maintain scalable pay structures aligned to business growth.
• Support design and governance of executive compensation frameworks.

Skills

Global compensation strategy

Benchmarking

Pay structures

Job architecture

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

10 years of experience in related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Director of Global Compensation is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and governance of compensation across Inizio. This role will shape a scalable, market‑competitive compensation framework that supports a high‑growth, international organisation.

This is a strategic role with a strong execution focus. You will ensure compensation programmes are not only well‑designed but effectively embedded through systems, processes, and governance and continuous evolution of compensation practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Design

• Own and evolve the global compensation strategy and pay philosophy
• Design and maintain scalable pay structures aligned to business growth
• Act as the subject matter expert on compensation, advising senior stakeholders

Executive Compensation & Governance

• Support the design and governance of executive compensation frameworks (salary, bonus, equity)
• Contribute to Remuneration Committee materials, providing clear, data‑driven insights
• Maintain working knowledge of long‑term incentive plans (LTIPs)

Benchmarking & Market Insight

• Lead the organisation's benchmarking approach and market positioning
• Interpret market data to inform pay decisions and structure design
• Manage relationships with external benchmarking providers

Job Architecture & Structures

• Lead the development and governance of global job architecture
• Oversee salary ranges, grading frameworks, and alignment with career pathways
• Lead the optimisation of Workday advance compensation modules and related tools
• Drive continuous improvement of compensation cycles and processes
• Balance strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery where needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including EU Pay Transparency and Pay equity reporting cross jurisdictions
• Identify and manage compensation‑related risks, including pay equity

Systems & Optimisation

• Lead the optimisation of Workday advance compensation modules and related tools
• Drive continuous improvement of compensation cycles and processes
• Balance strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery where needed

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including EU Pay Transparency and Pay equity reporting cross jurisdictions
• Identify and manage compensation‑related risks, including pay equity

Projects & Transformation

• Lead key initiatives such as pay transparency and compensation planning tools
• Support M&A activity and harmonisation of compensation practices

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with HRLT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders
• Work closely with the Global Benefits Director to ensure a cohesive Total Rewards approach
• Translate data into clear insights to support decision‑making

About you

• 10 years experience in global compensation strategy, design, and governance
• Expertise in benchmarking, pay structures, and job architecture
• Experience supporting executive compensation and senior stakeholder forums
• Familiarity with regulatory environments, including EU Pay Transparency
• Experience with compensation systems (e.g. Workday)
• Operate both strategically and hands‑on at pace

Package and Benefits

• 20 days PTO + 10 personal/sick days
• Company bonus plan
• Generous retirement plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Optical cover
• HSA (Health Savings Account)

About iNIZIO

At Inizio, we're a global team motivated by a shared purpose: to reimagine health. Formed in 2022 through the coming together of Ashfield and Huntsworth, we unite decades of experience with cutting‑edge capabilities to deliver impactful solutions across the commercialization journey - from discovery to post‑launch. Our global network of over 10,000 experts operates across 50 countries, supporting clients with strategic insight, medical excellence, creative engagement, and real‑world delivery. We work with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and patients.

What sets Inizio apart is our people - and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Here, you're encouraged to reimagine your possibilities: to grow, to be curious and to make real change happen. It's a place where your individuality is valued, your development is supported, and your ambition is celebrated. If you're ready to push boundaries and accelerate your career, Inizio is the best place to be.

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change‑makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long‑term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realise your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation: $185,000 USD - $200,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.