Remote Global Compensation Leader

WP Engine; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Stock Options

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid family leave

Education stipend

Job summary

WP Engine is seeking a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to design, execute, and evolve our global pay programs. You will escalate pay transparency, model competitive structures, and lead multi-region compensation initiatives in Workday Advanced Compensation.

You will partner with executives and EE Business Partners to map compensation to business strategy, manage M&A integration, and scale our virtual workforce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of compensation experience in high-tech/SaaS
• 3+ years in a lead advisory capacity
• Hands-on configuration experience in Workday Advanced Compensation
• Strong knowledge of global compensation structures and regulatory environments

Responsibilities

• Lead global cash, bonus, and equity compensation strategies aligned to business objectives
• Champion global pay transparency readiness including EU/US regulations
• Oversee annual global merit, promotion, and equity refresh cycles in Workday
• Support executive compensation design and equity modeling with Total Rewards leadership
• Design and evolve global job architecture, leveling, and salary structures
• Advise EE Business Partners and senior leaders on compensation decisions
• Drive due diligence and post-merger integration for compensation

Skills

Workday Advanced Compensation

Global compensation knowledge

Compensation modeling

Influence & collaboration

Executive communication

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation module

Job description

WP Engine is seeking a visionary Principal Global Compensation Manager to design, execute, and evolve our global pay programs. You will escalate pay transparency, model competitive structures, and lead multi-region compensation initiatives in Workday Advanced Compensation.

You will partner with executives and EE Business Partners to map compensation to business strategy, manage M&A integration, and scale our virtual workforce.