Lead Compensation Partner

Vontier Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Vontier is seeking a Lead Compensation Partner to design global and regional compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, equity, and sales pay. You will partner with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive and compliant reward strategies across markets.

Your role includes managing annual cycles, exec compensation support, and governance of compensation policies, while coordinating with finance, payroll, and legal teams to maintain controls and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 8+ years of hands-on compensation experience, global exposure.
• Experience with compensation surveys, market benchmarking, pay equity analyses.
• Subject matter expert contributing to new concepts, techniques, and standards in compensation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and develop global and regional compensation programs (base pay, incentives, equity, rewards).
• Provide analytical and consultative support for total rewards strategy with HR and business leaders.
• Support design and administration of executive compensation programs including budgeting and committee materials.
• Manage annual compensation cycles (merit, promotion, incentives) and budgeting processes.
• Administer equity programs including RSU awards, vesting, terminations, and reporting.
• Own/administer Fidelity system inputs for equity programs and related compensation transactions.
• Design and administer sales compensation plans with quota setting and payout calculations.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, HR to ensure plans are aligned and well-controlled.
• Review salary recommendations for alignment with guidelines and equity; propose corrective actions.
• Support compensation policy governance and regulatory alignment.
• Prepare regulatory reports with SDC/Compass and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

Global compensation experience

Executive compensation

Consulting with HR leadership

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Are you a strategic compensation expert ready to make a global impact? Do you thrive on designing and developing innovative total rewards programs — from broad-based and executive compensation to sales incentives and equity — while partnering with HR and business leaders to drive competitive, compliant, and effective reward strategies across global and regional markets? Please consider joining our corporate team as a Lead Compenastion Partner!

What You Will Do

• Plan, design, and develop global and regional compensation programs (base pay, incentives, equity, and rewards), evaluating cost, effectiveness, and business alignment.
• Provide analytical and consultative support for total rewards strategy, partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices.
• Support design and administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentive, and LTIP; assist with budgeting, communications, and Compensation Committee materials.
• Manage annual compensation cycles (merit, promotion, incentives); support planning, modeling, budget analysis, communications, and execution with HR and business leaders.
• Administer equity compensation programs, including RSU awards, vesting, cancellations, and terminations; coordinate tracking and reporting with payroll, finance, legal, and vendors.
• Own/support administration of the Fidelity system for equity programs, including RSU award inputs, terminations, incentive accruals, and related compensation transactions.
• Design and administer sales compensation programs, including plan design, quota setting, payout calculations, crediting, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, HR, and operations to ensure sales compensation plans are accurately administered, aligned to business goals, and supported by effective controls.
• Review salary recommendations and compensation actions for alignment with guidelines, budget, and internal equity; recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support compensation policy governance by reviewing job descriptions, maintaining guidelines, and ensuring regulatory and compliance alignment.
• Work with the SDC/Compass to prepare regulatory reports, maintain data accuracy, and audit plans for compliance with plan provisions and legal requirements.
• Provide total rewards consultation to HRBPs, managers, and business leaders on compensation matters, employee queries, and reward decisions.
• Audit the compensation function to identify process improvements, strengthen controls, and enhance efficiency through benchmarking, automation, and best practices.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and 8 years of hands‑on experience. Global experience is a must.
• Experience with compensation surveys and special studies, conduct market benchmarking, and assess pay equity to support compensation decisions, internal fairness, and external competitiveness.
• Have mastered industry best practices and disciplines, recognized as a subject matter expert within the organization — actively contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Solve highly complex and uniquely challenging problems by thoroughly evaluating alternatives and variables, continuously driving improvements to policies and procedures.
• Work independently toward long‑range goals and objectives, self‑initiating assignments with sound judgment and discretion — while also mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.
• Serve as a trusted consultant to management and a spokesperson for the organization, leading major initiatives related to policies, plans, and long‑range objectives.
• Operate with a high level of accountability, understanding that decisions carry significant weight — shaping the future direction of the organization and its reputation.

The base compensation range for this position is $112,300 to $143,600 per annum. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon numerous factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Vontier(NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity,automationand multi‑energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.

With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work‑life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, let’s power the way the world moves!

"Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."