Global Compensation Principal

Versigent; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Versigent is seeking a Global Compensation Principal to design, implement, and oversee total rewards programs. You will translate market data into equitable compensation frameworks, collaborating with HR partners and leadership across regions.

You will manage annual cycles, build salary structures, conduct benchmarking, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This role demands discretion, CCP certification, and global experience. Onsite in Troy, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive corporate compensation analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Expert-level mastery of advanced modeling, formulas (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), pivot tables, and data validation.
• HRIS & Survey Platforms: Experience navigating enterprise HRIS platforms (such as Workday or SAP) alongside market pricing engines (Payfactors or Salary.com).
• Analytical Acumen: Ability to dissect voluminous data sets into concise findings for non-technical stakeholders.
• Discretion: Strict confidentiality regarding sensitive payroll and executive data.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
• Global or multi-national compensation experience.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Local residents only, onsite in Troy, MI.
• Legally able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual cycles: oversee end-to-end execution of year-end compensation cycles, including budget modeling, merit increases, promotions, and equity or bonus distributions.
• Design structures: establish and evolve global salary bands, job architectures, and geographic differentials to support scalable growth.
• Benchmarking: lead participation in benchmark salary surveys and evaluate external market data.
• Data modeling: use advanced Excel or modeling platforms to build impact projections, pay-equity audits, and forecasting reports.
• Job evaluation: review and grade complex or evolving job descriptions for market pricing and internal alignment.
• Business advisory: support regional TRPs in guiding HRBPs and leaders on compensation decisions and off-cycle adjustments.
• Regulatory oversight: provide global oversight and analytics for compliance with FLSA and local Equal Pay laws.
• Internal audit: provide data for proxies, internal audits, and governance.

Skills

Excel modeling

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Business/Economics or related quantitative field

CCP designation

Tools

Workday

SAP

Payfactors

Salary.com

Tableau

Power BI

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified,automatedand connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineeringexpertisewith the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think withprecisionand deliver at scale - helping customers do more without adding cost,weightor complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas movefaster,ownership is real and impact is visible.

YOUR ROLE

As a Global Compensation Principal, you will support the strategic design, implementation, and administration of our corporate total rewards programs. You will serve as a subject matter expert and data architect behind our pay structures and annual merit cycles. In this role, you will act as an expert resource regarding compensation matters to Total Reward Partners, Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs) and business leadership, translating complex market data into equitable, competitive, and legally compliant compensation frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of a small Global Compensation Team, you will support:

Compensation Program & Strategy Administration

• Manage annual cycles: Oversee the end-to-end execution of year-end compensation cycles, including budget modeling, merit increases, promotion allocations, and equity or bonus distributions.
• Design structures: Establish, review, and evolve global salary bands, job architectures, and geographic differentials to support scalable organizational growth.

Market Intelligence & Analytics

• Benchmarking: Lead regular participation in benchmark salary surveys and evaluate external market data to track competitive trends.
• Data modeling: Utilize advanced Excel or specialized modeling platforms to build impact projections, pay-equity audits, and financial forecasting reports.
• Job evaluation: Review and grade complex, new, or evolving job descriptions to ensure accurate market pricing and internal alignment.

Consultation & Compliance

• Business advisory: Support regional Total Rewards Partners (TRPs) as needed in guiding HRBPs and business leaders on nuanced compensation decisions, off-cycle salary adjustments, and strategic talent retention offers.
• Regulatory oversight: Provide global oversight and analytics to TRPs as needed to ensure internal compliance with federal, state, and regional labor guidelines, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and local Equal Pay legislation.
• Internal audit: Supply data and documentation required for corporate proxies, internal audits, and general corporate governance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive corporate compensation analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Expert-level mastery of advanced modeling, formulas (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), pivot tables, and data validation.
• HRIS & Survey Platforms: Proven experience navigating enterprise HRIS platforms (such as Workday or SAP) alongside dedicated market pricing engines (such as Payfactors or Salary.com).
• Analytical Acumen: Ability to dissect voluminous, messy data sets and distill them into concise, actionable findings for non-technical stakeholders.
• Discretion: Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality regarding sensitive organizational payroll and executive data.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
• Global or multi-national compensation experience.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Local residents only, with the ability to work onsite in Troy, MI
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future
• Local residents only, with the ability to work onsite in Troy, MI. Relocation assistance available.
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future.

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose.We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
• Do work that shows up in the real world.What you contribute herepowerssystems that are critical to how industriesoperateand evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
• Succeed with the right support.We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform ata high leveland sustain that success.

YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocationassistancemay be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.