Global Compensation Leader: Strategy, Equity & Compliance

WP Engine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Stock Options (Every employee)

Great Health Benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Paid Family and Caregiver's Leave

Generous Vacation Time

One-time $500 home office stipend

Job summary

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead global compensation, including cash, bonus, and equity. You will design pay structures, ensure transparency, and align compensation with business goals in a Workday-based, AI-enabled environment.

You will collaborate with EE Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders on compensation decisions, M&A integrations, and job architecture in a distributed, remote-capable global workforce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in high-tech/SaaS compensation roles.
• 3+ years in lead advisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies.
• Drive global pay transparency readiness and compliance.
• Oversee annual merit, promotion, and equity cycles in Workday.

Skills

Global compensation

Workday Advanced Compensation

Executive compensation

Strategic modeling

Communication with executives

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Low-Code/No-Code automation tools

Job description

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead global compensation, including cash, bonus, and equity. You will design pay structures, ensure transparency, and align compensation with business goals in a Workday-based, AI-enabled environment.

You will collaborate with EE Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders on compensation decisions, M&A integrations, and job architecture in a distributed, remote-capable global workforce.