Global Compensation Strategy Architect - Remote

WP Engine

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Stock Options

Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental

Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with a 4% match

Disability Insurance

Paid Family and Caregiver's Leave

Generous Vacation Time

One-time $500 payment to set up your 홈

4 Company Wellness Days a year

Pet Insurance

Job summary

WP Engine is seeking a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead the design, execution, and evolution of our global compensation programs, aligning them with business goals and high-tech market trends.

In a remote, distributed setup, you will partner with executives and HR, shape job architectures and equity models, and drive pay transparency using Workday Advanced Compensation and related AI-enabled workflows, and oversee annual merit cycles.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive compensation experience within the high-tech/SaaS industry, with at least 3 years in a lead advisory capacity.
Hands-on configuration experience in Workday Advanced Compensation.
Global knowledge of compensation structures, international market dynamics, and complex regulatory environments.
Master-level compensation modeling, data analysis, and financial planning skills using advanced modeling tools.
Ability to influence, consult with, and present to executive-level leadership and business stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field.

Responsibilities

Develop, evolve, and lead the company’s global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies, aligning them directly with business objectives and high-tech market trends.
Act as the primary champion and architect for global pay transparency readiness, designing sustainable structures that build internal trust and ensure compliance.
Oversee the strategic direction and execution of the annual global merit, promotion, and equity refresh cycles, ensuring alignment with finance budgets and company performance in Workday Advanced Compensation.
Support executive compensation design and equity modeling for new hires and refresh cycles in partnership with the Sr Director, Total Rewards.
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