Strategic Compensation Leader & Job Architecture COE

Wayne Farms; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms seeks a strategic, forward‑thinking Director of Compensation who will shape how we attract, reward, and retain talent. You will lead the enterprise Compensation function, reporting to the VP of Total Rewards & HRIS, and build a scalable, data‑driven approach to compensation across the company.

This role blends strategy with execution—designing base pay, incentives, and long‑term rewards; refining job architecture; and leading a Center of Excellence focused on fairness, governance,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience in a corporate environment.
• Deep expertise in compensation design, benchmarking, analytics, and governance.
• Experience leading compensation transformation or modernization initiatives.
• Ability to influence senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
• Experience working with Workday Advanced Compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation strategy and design, including base pay and incentives.
• Oversee market pricing, job evaluation, and annual compensation planning cycles.
• Partner with senior leaders and the Board to support governance and program prep.
• Establish processes and guidelines to improve fairness and clarity enterprise-wide.
• Lead a high‑performing COE with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and excellence.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HRIS to deliver total rewards.

Skills

Strategic compensation

Leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder influence

Education

CCP certification / CECP

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

Wayne Farms seeks a strategic, forward‑thinking Director of Compensation who will shape how we attract, reward, and retain talent. You will lead the enterprise Compensation function, reporting to the VP of Total Rewards & HRIS, and build a scalable, data‑driven approach to compensation across the company.

This role blends strategy with execution—designing base pay, incentives, and long‑term rewards; refining job architecture; and leading a Center of Excellence focused on fairness, governance,