Global Compensation Strategy Lead (Remote)

WP Engine; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Fertility benefits

HSA contribution

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Paid family and caregiver's leave

Employee assistance program

Generous vacation time

Home office stipend

Wellness days

Floating holiday

Pet insurance

Learning programs

Job summary

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to design and evolve our global compensation programs. You will lead cash, bonus, and equity strategies, ensuring pay transparency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives across a distributed workforce.

You will work hands-on in Workday Advanced Compensation, shaping job architectures and salary structures while partnering with executives and stakeholders to deliver data-driven, transformative pay practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in compensation in high‑tech/SaaS
• Workday Advanced Compensation configuration
• Global compensation structures and regulatory environments
• Strategic compensation modeling and data analysis
• Influence and present to executives and stakeholders
• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies
• Lead global pay transparency readiness in alignment with laws
• Oversee annual merit, promotion, and equity refresh cycles in Workday
• Support executive compensation design and equity modeling
• Design and evolve global job architecture and salary structures
• Advise executives and business partners on compensation decisions
• Drive due diligence and integration for M&A as needed

Skills

Compensation strategy

Global compensation

Strategic modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/HR

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to design and evolve our global compensation programs. You will lead cash, bonus, and equity strategies, ensuring pay transparency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives across a distributed workforce.

You will work hands-on in Workday Advanced Compensation, shaping job architectures and salary structures while partnering with executives and stakeholders to deliver data-driven, transformative pay practices.