Global Compensation Strategy Lead

WP Engine; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Stock Options

Great Health Benefits

Fertility Benefits

HSA contribution for employee and for

401(k) with 4% match

Disability Insurance

Paid Family and Caregiver's Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Time

One-time $500 home office setup

4 Wellness Days a year

Floating holiday

Pet Insurance

Education via LinkedIn Learning and WP

Job summary

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead design, execution, and evolution of global compensation programs in a distributed workforce.

As a senior contributor in Total Rewards, you will translate business goals into competitive pay structures, roll out AI-driven workflows, and advise executives on compensation decisions, job architectures, and M&A integration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience in high-tech/SaaS.
• Hands-on Workday Advanced Compensation configuration experience.
• Deep knowledge of global compensation structures and regulatory environments.
• Master-level compensation modeling, data analysis, and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Champion global pay transparency readiness including regulatory directives.
• Oversee annual global merit, promotion, and equity refresh cycles in Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Support executive compensation design and equity modeling with Total Rewards leadership.
• Lead design of global job architecture, leveling frameworks, and geographic salary structures.
• Advise EE Business Partners and leaders on compensation decisions and talent retention.
• Drive due diligence and post-merger integration strategies for compensation.

Skills

Workday Advanced Compensation

Global compensation knowledge

Compensation modeling

Data analysis

Executive influence & collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation tooling

Job description

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to lead design, execution, and evolution of global compensation programs in a distributed workforce.

As a senior contributor in Total Rewards, you will translate business goals into competitive pay structures, roll out AI-driven workflows, and advise executives on compensation decisions, job architectures, and M&A integration.