Managing Director, Global Compensation

Ladders; Oaks (PA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ladders in Oaks, PA is seeking a Managing Director, Global Compensation to shape and execute the enterprise-wide compensation strategy with global consistency and pay equity.

You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to guide compensation philosophy, governance, and talent decisions across a multinational organization, drawing on deep financial and analytical judgment to evaluate market intelligence and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field required
• Strong experience in compensation leadership and governance
• Experience advising executive leadership on compensation strategy

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise compensation philosophy and multiyear strategy; align with priorities and culture
• Set priorities and success measures for the compensation lifecycle, including salary structures and incentives
• Establish governance for job architecture and salary structures to support global talent decisions
• Shape the incentive strategy for executive and sales compensation; advise on performance measures and funding
• Serve as the principal compensation adviser to executive leadership; influence enterprise decisions
• Own the global compensation governance and risk framework; ensure compliance and controls
• Define measures of compensation effectiveness and direct strategic changes based on insights

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Global compensation

Education

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

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Managing Director, Global Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This senior leadership role will shape and execute the enterprise-wide compensation strategy, with a strong emphasis on global consistency, pay equity, and alignment to business objectives.

You will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to guide compensation philosophy, governance, and key talent decisions across a multinational organization.

The role also calls for deep financial and analytical judgment to evaluate market intelligence, compensation investments, and the effectiveness of global pay programs.

Location: Oaks, PA

Compensation: $210,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise compensation philosophy and multiyear strategy, aligning it with business priorities and culture.
• Set priorities and success measures for the compensation lifecycle, including salary structures and incentives.
• Establish governance for job architecture and salary structures to support global talent decisions.
• Shape the incentive strategy for executive and sales compensation, advising on performance measures and funding.
• Serve as the principal compensation adviser to executive leadership, influencing key enterprise decisions.
• Own the global compensation governance and risk framework, ensuring compliance and effective controls.
• Define measures of compensation effectiveness and direct strategic changes based on insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Management, or a related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Extensive experience in compensation leadership, particularly in multinational organizations.
• Strategic expertise in base pay, incentives, job architecture, and pay equity.
• Proven ability to advise executive leadership on compensation strategy and policy decisions.
• Strong financial and analytical skills to evaluate compensation investments and market intelligence.
• Deep understanding of global compensation governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary global teams and driving enterprise transformation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) match and strong retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and up to 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave and backup childcare arrangements.
• Paid volunteer days and commuter benefits.
• Access to employee networks and a discounted stock purchase plan.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.