Global Compensation Leader | Hybrid/Remote Impact

KBR; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

KBR is seeking a seasoned Global Compensation Director to shape strategy and governance of compensation across a multi-country organization. Reporting to the VP of People Operations, you will lead base pay, incentives, executive compensation, and job architecture to attract and retain top talent.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders worldwide to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and robust governance, while driving data-driven insights and scalable Total Rewards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in compensation or Total Rewards.
• Minimum 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing teams in a global or regional capacity.
• Experience in a complex, multinational organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a comprehensive global compensation strategy.
• Develop and maintain global job architecture, salary structures, and grading frameworks.
• Market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive programs.
• Design and manage global incentive programs that align performance with outcomes.
• Manage relationships with external survey providers and consultants; budget planning with Finance.

Skills

Global compensation

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

KBR is seeking a seasoned Global Compensation Director to shape strategy and governance of compensation across a multi-country organization. Reporting to the VP of People Operations, you will lead base pay, incentives, executive compensation, and job architecture to attract and retain top talent.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders worldwide to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and robust governance, while driving data-driven insights and scalable Total Rewards