Global Compensation Partner

Fortive; United States; On-site; USD 131,215 - 219,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Equity compensation

Job summary

Fortive is seeking a Compensation Partner to design and deliver transformational compensation and equity strategies. You will play a pivotal role in shaping programs to align with business priorities.

Your expertise will influence the total rewards approach, enabling competitive advantage through effective pay decisions, compliance, and communication strategies. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in compensation program design and strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in compensation program design and management.
• Expertise in job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement rewards programs, policies, and processes.
• Conduct pay fairness analyses and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in the administration of equity compensation programs.

Skills

Compensation program design

Data analysis

Strategic advisory

Regulatory knowledge

HR technology proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

OVERVIEW

As a Compensation Partner you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering bold, forward-thinking compensation and equity strategies that power performance and fuel growth. This is a high-impact role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape programs that not only align to business priorities but also bring our Employee Value Proposition to life: For You. For Us. For Growth. You’ll be part of a future-focused HR team committed to reimagining how we reward and recognize talent—through compensation, incentives, and perks that inspire, engage, and retain the very best. From building global frameworks to tailoring local solutions, your work will directly influence how we scale talent and drive impact across the enterprise. In this role, you'll serve as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders, offering deep rewards expertise and influencing decisions that shape our culture and workforce strategy. Your insights will help evolve our Total Rewards approach and ensure compensation is a powerful enabler of growth, performance, and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation Program Design and Administration

• Develop and implement rewards programs, policies, and processes. Continuously evaluate and refine programs to maximum effectiveness.
• Research market trends and best practices to identify opportunities and gaps. Influence total rewards strategy through data and insights.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, HR partners, and talent teams, providing compensation consulting and enabling effective pay decisions.
• Create communication strategies to educate employees and leaders about total rewards.
• Conduct pay fairness analyses and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead annual compensation activities, including salary budgeting, structure reviews, and rewards planning.
• Implement metrics to assess the effectiveness of Total Rewards programs.

Equity Administration

• Program Administration: Assist in the day-to-day administration of all aspects of equity compensation programs including grant tracking, approvals, and maintenance of stock plan software and tools to ensure ongoing data accuracy and integrity in record-keeping and reporting systems.
• Compliance & Reporting: Working with internal colleagues to ensure alignment on stock plan administration and ongoing global compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Data Analysis: Support comprehensive analyses of stock plan data for compensation committee material preparation, equity budget-setting purposes, and other ad-hoc analyses.
• Stakeholder Support: Serve as a resource for internal inquiries regarding equity compensation plans; support development of communication materials including guides/FAQs, retirement memo, and other educational materials.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors to facilitate smooth equity plan administration.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in compensation program design and management, with at least 3+ years operating in a global environment.
• Expertise in job evaluations, market pricing and salary structures.
• Strong global business acumen and regulatory knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity.
• Excellent relationship building, communication and influence skills.
• Proficiency in HR technology and data analytics (Excel, PowerBI, etc.)
• Strong project and team management skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multilingual.
• Advanced degree and/or professional certifications (e.g. CCP, GRP).
• Demonstrated experience leading high-impact, high-complexity global projects.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit, leading the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care. We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you, in us, in growth, and in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 131,215.00 - 219,075.00.