Lead Global Compensation Partner

Nextracker Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Lead Global Compensation Partner to design and implement competitive compensation programs worldwide, partnering with HR and business leaders to attract, retain, and motivate talent. You will provide expert guidance on all compensation aspects and report to the Global Head of Total Rewards.

You will lead market pricing, job evaluation, equity programs, and the annual compensation cycle, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and efficiencies across geographies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in compensation, including global programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Design and maintain job evaluation, grading systems, and salary structures.
• Lead the annual compensation review, including budget allocation and merit increases.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on offer development and equity refresh processes.
• Ensure data integrity in HR systems and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Global comp strategy

Job architecture

Market pricing

Equity administration

HRIS analytics

Excel/Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

Comp analytics tools

Job description

Job Description: The Lead Global Compensation Partner plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing competitive, equitable compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent globally. As a strategic partner to HR and business leaders, you will provide expert guidance on all aspects of compensation. This role will report to the Global Head of Total Rewards. If you're a resourceful, analytical, and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting market research and analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Designing and maintaining job evaluation, grading systems, and salary structures.
• Analyzing compensation data and preparing reports for leadership.
• Leading the annual compensation review process, including budget allocation, merit increases, and bonus planning.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition on offer development.
• Overseeing new hire and equity refresh processes in collaboration with legal and HR teams.
• Driving change management strategies to support compensation initiatives.
• Ensuring data integrity in HR systems and optimizing operational efficiencies.
• Advising on job leveling, market pricing, and incentive plan design.
• Collaborating with HR Business Partners to align compensation strategies with organizational goals.
• Conducting training on compensation policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Monitoring industry trends to enhance compensation strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, SOX).

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including global programs.
• Expertise in job architecture, market pricing, salary structures, and equity programs.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and compensation analytics tools.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Equity Administration
• Preferred: Experience working within a high growth, technology company
• Preferred: Exposure to Executive Compensation

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.