Global Compensation Strategy Lead

Barings; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings is seeking an Associate Director, Compensation to lead complex compensation programs, analyses, and processes in support of the firm’s Total Rewards strategy. This role partners with HRBPs, Talent, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver equitable and scalable compensation solutions.

The role requires ownership of the annual compensation cycle, market pricing, and pay structure development, ensuring internal equity and compliance across regions, including Charlotte and London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
• 4–6 years in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experience.
• Advanced Excel and data modeling capabilities.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS.
• Ability to collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent, and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex market pricing, benchmarking, and pay positioning analyses across functions and regions.
• Own components of the annual compensation cycle (merit, incentive, promotion, year-end planning).
• Develop compensation models, reports, and dashboards for leadership decisions.
• Provide compensation guidance to HRBP and business leaders; address complex matters.
• Lead or support job evaluation, leveling, and pay structure development for internal equity.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen governance of compensation procedures.
• Maintain, audit, and analyze compensation data in Workday and related systems.
• Monitor practices for compliance with policies and market standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modeling

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Barings is seeking an Associate Director, Compensation to lead complex compensation programs, analyses, and processes in support of the firm’s Total Rewards strategy. This role partners with HRBPs, Talent, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver equitable and scalable compensation solutions.

The role requires ownership of the annual compensation cycle, market pricing, and pay structure development, ensuring internal equity and compliance across regions, including Charlotte and London.