Global Compensation Leader (Remote) — Strategy & Equity

WP Engine

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Health benefits
Fertility benefits
401(k) match
Home office stipend
Wellness days
Paid time off
Education and learning

Job summary

WP Engine is seeking a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead the design, execution, and evolution of our global compensation programs. You will drive pay strategies, transparency initiatives, and equity design in a distributed, remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and collaboration with executives across a worldwide workforce. You will roll up your sleeves in Workday, shape job architectures, support M&A integrations, and implement next-gen

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive compensation experience in high-tech/SaaS industry.
  • Hands-on configuration experience in Workday Advanced Compensation.
  • Global knowledge of compensation structures, international market dynamics, and regulatory environments.
  • Strong modeling, data analysis, and financial planning skills using advanced tools.
  • Ability to influence, consult with, and present to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

  • Lead global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Champion global pay transparency, ensuring EU/US compliance.
  • Oversee annual merit, promotion, and equity cycles using Workday Advanced Compensation.
  • Support executive compensation design and equity modeling with Total Rewards team.
  • Design global job architecture, leveling frameworks, and geographic salary structures.
  • Advise executives and partners on compensation decisions and talent retention.
  • Drive due diligence and post-merger integration for compensation.

Skills

Compensation leadership
Global compensation strategy
Financial modeling
Executive stakeholder management
Strategic thinking
Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/HR

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation
Gemini/Claude AI tools

Job description

WP Engine is seeking a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead the design, execution, and evolution of our global compensation programs. You will drive pay strategies, transparency initiatives, and equity design in a distributed, remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and collaboration with executives across a worldwide workforce. You will roll up your sleeves in Workday, shape job architectures, support M&A integrations, and implement next-gen

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