Hybrid, 6-Month Interim Director of Compensation

hrknowledgesource; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Knowledge Source is engaged by a confidential higher education institution in the Washington, DC region to identify an experienced Total Rewards leader for an interim consulting engagement. The Director will oversee a compensation function, supervise a 3-analyst team, and work with executive stakeholders to shape pay strategy.

The role focuses on design, analytics, and delivery of compensation programs, with a hybrid on-site requirement (3 days).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible compensation leadership experience.
• Expertise in compensation program design, market pricing, salary structures, and executive compensation analysis.
• Strong consultation, stakeholder management, executive coaching, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the compensation function, including supervision and escalation support.
• Lead a compensation team of Analysts and manage compensation consulting for executives and leaders.
• Design, administer, and evaluate compensation programs to support recruitment, retention, and objectives.
• Lead annual compensation initiatives, merit planning, market adjustments, and budget projections.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local compensation laws and policies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Consultation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Payscale/MarketPay

JDXpert

Job description

HR Knowledge Source is engaged by a confidential higher education institution in the Washington, DC region to identify an experienced Total Rewards leader for an interim consulting engagement. The Director will oversee a compensation function, supervise a 3-analyst team, and work with executive stakeholders to shape pay strategy.

The role focuses on design, analytics, and delivery of compensation programs, with a hybrid on-site requirement (3 days).