Global Director, Compensation & Rewards

CrossCountry Consulting; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting seeks a Director of Compensation to design, govern, and evolve the firm's total rewards globally. You will partner with executives to attract, retain, and engage top talent, shaping salary structures, incentives, and governance while driving market competitiveness and compliance across regions. The role reports to OD leadership and focuses on strategic leadership and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive compensation experience, including people leadership.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, or financial services preferred.
• Deep expertise in compensation program design, salary administration, planning, and incentives.
• Hands-on Workday Compensation configuration, reporting, analytics, and cycle administration.
• Strong ability to translate data into executive-ready recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and evolution of total rewards across global population.
• Advise executive leadership on compensation strategy and market trends.
• Build and mentor a high-performing compensation team.
• Align AI and growth strategies with compensation programs.

Skills

Compensation leadership

Workday Compensation

Data analysis

Executive presentation

M&A compensation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

CCP certification

Job description

CrossCountry Consulting seeks a Director of Compensation to design, govern, and evolve the firm's total rewards globally. You will partner with executives to attract, retain, and engage top talent, shaping salary structures, incentives, and governance while driving market competitiveness and compliance across regions. The role reports to OD leadership and focuses on strategic leadership and data-driven decisions.