Global Compensation Leader

Fluence; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Manager, Global Compensation to design and manage our worldwide compensation programs and governance. You will partner with HR, finance, and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable rewards and strong program governance across the organization.

You will lead benchmarking, salary structures, incentive plans, and stock-based compensation initiatives, influencing offers, promotions, and career frameworks in a fast-paced global setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or professional certification such as CCP is a plus).
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, administration, or consulting; global compensation expertise is preferred.
• Knowledge of stock-based compensation in a publicly traded company and understanding of related compliance requirements a plus.
• Strong analytical and data management skills, including advanced Excel capabilities and familiarity with compensation analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of integrity in managing sensitive, confidential information and ensuring data accuracy.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday Advanced Compensation) or similar tools is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compensation Program Management: Partner to design, implement, and manage our comprehensive compensation programs and processes including annual compensation planning cycles, global career framework (job architecture), job evaluations, salary structures, incentive plans, and rewards and recognition program.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and ensure our compensation practices remain competitive.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert to HR Business Partners and business leader on compensation matters such as new hire offers, promotions, job evaluations, and compensation best practices.
• Compliance and Governance: Collaborate with internal and external auditing teams to ensure accurate, timely, and transparent reporting of compensation data, as well as compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and governance standards including stock‑based compensation disclosures.
• Communication and Training: Develop and deliver training materials and toolkits to educate managers and HR teams on compensation policies, processes, and best practices.
• Stock‑Based Compensation: Support stock‑based compensation programs, such as stock options, RSUs, and PSUs, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Global compensation

Excel analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance

Master’s degree or CCP (plus)

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Salary benchmarking tools

Job description

Fluence is seeking a Manager, Global Compensation to design and manage our worldwide compensation programs and governance. You will partner with HR, finance, and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable rewards and strong program governance across the organization.

You will lead benchmarking, salary structures, incentive plans, and stock-based compensation initiatives, influencing offers, promotions, and career frameworks in a fast-paced global setting.