Lead Compensation Partner - Acushnet Company

acushnetgolf; Fairhaven (MA); Hybrid; USD 139,783 - 169,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Acushnet Company seeks a Lead Compensation Partner to shape global compensation strategy and guide leaders in making informed, equitable pay decisions. You will collaborate with international HRBPs, manage benchmarking and market analyses, and contribute to year-end merit/incentive planning.

The role requires 8+ years of global compensation experience, proficiency with benchmarking, job evaluation, salary design, surveys, and pay equity knowledge. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) and GRP (Global Remuneration Professional) certifications preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience administering and managing global compensation programs.
• Experience with benchmarking, job evaluation, salary structure design/maintenance, and survey management.
• Knowledge of global pay equity and pay transparency laws.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of compensation laws and best practices.
• Workday experience highly preferred.
• Experience with PayFactors/PayScale or similar compensation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global compensation strategy and guide leaders in making informed, equitable pay decisions.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to address compensation challenges and drive initiatives.
• Lead small to medium-scale projects in benchmarking, market analysis, and incentive plan design.
• Provide expert oversight of global compensation programs and partner with international HR Business Partners on surveys and market reviews.
• Serve as lead contributor to year-end planning for merit and incentive cycles.
• Conduct in-depth analyses on internal equity, salary compression, and external competitiveness.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices and manage additional compensation projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Influencing

Cross-functional collaboration

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional)

GRP (Global Remuneration Professional)

Tools

Workday

PayFactors/PayScale

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a Lead Compensation Partner to play a key role in shaping Acushnet’s global compensation strategy and guiding leaders in making informed, equitable pay decisions. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with global stakeholders to address compensation challenges, lead small to medium-scale projects, and drive initiatives such as benchmarking, market analysis, and incentive plan design. You will provide expert oversight of global compensation programs, partner with international HR Business Partners on survey participation and market competitiveness reviews and serve as a lead contributor to year‑end planning for merit and incentive cycles. This role also conducts in‑depth analyses on internal equity, salary compression, and external competitiveness while staying current on industry trends and best practices. With opportunities to manage additional compensation projects, this position offers a meaningful platform to influence global reward strategies and support Acushnet’s commitment to fair, competitive, and thoughtful compensation.

Please note this is a hybrid opportunity.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) and GRP (Global Remuneration Professional) certifications preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience administering and managing global compensation programs
• Experience with benchmarking, job evaluation, salary structure design/maintenance, and survey management
• Knowledge of global pay equity and pay transparency laws
• Strong relationship‑building, influencing, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of compensation laws and best practices
• Workday experience highly preferred
• Experience with PayFactors/PayScale or similar compensation platforms

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well‑being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, you’ll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $139,783.00-$169,998.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

Interview Preparation Questions

• Describe a time you led a global compensation project such as creating a salary structure, managing a survey process, or redesigning an incentive plan. What was your approach, who did you partner with, and what impact did the project have on the organization?
• Tell us about a complex compensation issue you analyzed such as pay equity concerns, salary compression, or global transparency requirements. How did you diagnose the problem, communicate findings, and influence leaders to take action?

EEO and Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
• Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company. Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us.
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