Global Compensation Leader: AI-Driven Strategy (Remote)

WP Engine; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Stock Options

Health Benefits

Fertility Benefits

HSA Company contribution

401(k) with match

Disability Insurance

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation time

Home office stipend

Job summary

WP Engine seeks a Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead the design, execution, and evolution of global compensation programs for a distributed, remote-first workforce.

You will translate business goals into competitive pay structures, drive pay transparency, and shape job architectures and equity modeling in Workday. This role partners with EE Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders to influence compensation strategy at scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in compensation, tech/SaaS preferred.
• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation configuration.
• Ability to influence executives and translate business goals into pay structures.
• Strong data analysis and financial planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies.
• Ensure pay transparency and regulatory compliance across regions.
• Oversee merit, promotion, and equity cycles in Workday.
• Support executive compensation design and equity modeling.
• Design and evolve global job architecture and salary structures.
• Advise senior leaders on compensation decisions.

Skills

Strategic modeling

Influence & collaboration

Global compensation knowledge

Data analysis

Executive stakeholder communication

Low-code/no-code automation

AI agent configuration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Workday benefits modules

Job description

WP Engine seeks a Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead the design, execution, and evolution of global compensation programs for a distributed, remote-first workforce.

You will translate business goals into competitive pay structures, drive pay transparency, and shape job architectures and equity modeling in Workday. This role partners with EE Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders to influence compensation strategy at scale.