Hybrid Global Executive Compensation Leader

Wolters Kluwer N.V.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Assistance Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer N.V. in New York City seeks a Director of Executive Compensation to lead enterprise-wide strategy and governance for executive pay. You will design base pay and incentive programs, partner with HR and Finance, and shape policy in a global, compliant framework.

This senior role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytics, and the ability to influence leaders across the organization. You will mentor the Compensation COE team and communicate compelling insights to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field OR, equivalent.
• Experience: 12-15+ years of progressive compensation experience, including leadership of enterprise or global compensation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level stakeholders and drive decisions in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Owns and governs enterprise executive compensation philosophy, frameworks, and decision guidelines, ensuring alignment with business strategy and talent objectives.
• Establishes governance models for base pay, incentive plans, and executive compensation decisions, including escalation and approval protocols.
• Partners with senior HR and Finance leaders to ensure compensation programs are financially sustainable, competitive, and compliant globally.
• Leads, coaches, and develops compensation team members; sets performance expectations and builds bench strength within the Compensation COE.
• Provides functional leadership across matrixed teams and regional/divisional partners to ensure consistent application of compensation practices globally.
• Oversees development of base pay programs and incentive harmonization in a global environment related to the executive roles.
• Serves as a strategic partner to HR and Divisional leaders on compensation strategy, executive pay decisions, and complex talent scenarios.
• Leads compensation support for senior leadership populations, including executive offers, retention strategies, and succession-related pay decisions.

Skills

Executive compensation

Leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wolters Kluwer N.V. in New York City seeks a Director of Executive Compensation to lead enterprise-wide strategy and governance for executive pay. You will design base pay and incentive programs, partner with HR and Finance, and shape policy in a global, compliant framework.

This senior role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytics, and the ability to influence leaders across the organization. You will mentor the Compensation COE team and communicate compelling insights to drive