Global Executive Compensation Leader

Wolters Kluwer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Flexible work options

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer in New York seeks a Director of Executive Compensation to lead enterprise-level strategy, governance, and execution across global units, aligning pay programs with business goals and market dynamics. You will mentor the Compensation COE, set decision frameworks, oversee base pay and incentives, and partner with HR and Finance to ensure financial sustainability and compliance.

The role requires 12–15+ years of deep compensation experience, executive stakeholder influence, and

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in HR or related field.
• 12–15+ years of progressive compensation leadership experience.
• Experience leading enterprise or global compensation programs.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive decisions.
• Strong data analytics and compensation modeling skills.
• Knowledge of global compensation policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Owns enterprise executive compensation philosophy and decision guidelines.
• Establishes governance for base pay, incentives, and executive decisions.
• Partners with HR and Finance to ensure sustainability and compliance.
• Leads and develops the Compensation COE team.
• Provides counsel to senior leaders on compensation strategy.
• Oversees development of base pay and incentive programs globally.
• Interprets market data to inform executive pay decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Executive compensation design

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

Wolters Kluwer in New York seeks a Director of Executive Compensation to lead enterprise-level strategy, governance, and execution across global units, aligning pay programs with business goals and market dynamics. You will mentor the Compensation COE, set decision frameworks, oversee base pay and incentives, and partner with HR and Finance to ensure financial sustainability and compliance.

The role requires 12–15+ years of deep compensation experience, executive stakeholder influence, and