Global Compensation Strategy Leader — Remote

WP Engine; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Stock Options (Every employee)

Great Health Benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Paid Family and Caregiver's Leave

One-time $500 home office setup

Wellness days & vacation

Fertility benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to design, execute, and evolve global compensation programs. You will lead cash, bonus, and equity strategies, drive pay transparency compliance, and oversee annual merit and equity cycles in Workday.

You will model compensation for executives, shape job architectures across a distributed workforce, and advise senior leaders on strategic talent decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of compensation experience in high-tech/SaaS, including advisory roles.
• Hands-on configuration in Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Deep knowledge of global compensation structures and regulatory environments.
• Strong modeling, data analysis, and financial planning skills.
• Ability to influence and present to C-suite and executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evolve, and lead global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Champion global pay transparency, including EU directives and US state laws.
• Oversee merit, promotion, and equity refresh cycles across the globe using Workday.
• Support executive compensation design and equity modeling with senior partners.
• Lead global job architecture, leveling frameworks, and geographic salary structures.
• Advise EE Business Partners and leadership on compensation decisions and talent retention.
• Drive due diligence and integration for post-merger scenarios.

Skills

10+ years compensation experience

Workday Advanced Compensation

Global compensation knowledge

Strategic modeling

Executive stakeholder influence

Education

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

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

WP Engine seeks a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to design, execute, and evolve global compensation programs. You will lead cash, bonus, and equity strategies, drive pay transparency compliance, and oversee annual merit and equity cycles in Workday.

You will model compensation for executives, shape job architectures across a distributed workforce, and advise senior leaders on strategic talent decisions.