Strategic Director of Compensation

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 1,173,000 - 1,405,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Director of Compensation in Fort Worth, TX.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for compensation programs to support workforce equity, market competitiveness, and fiscal stewardship. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will translate market data and institutional needs into practical recommendations, while ensuring well-documented processes and data-informed decisions across job classifications, pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years of compensation experience preferred.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree or professional compensation certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead compensation strategies aligned with College priorities.
• Oversight of compensation programs, policies, and administration.
• Benchmark and analyze market data to ensure internal equity and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Finance to assess financial impact of compensation recommendations.
• Lead and develop the compensation team to ensure accuracy and service excellence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in related field

Professional compensation certification

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Director of Compensation in Fort Worth, TX.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for compensation programs to support workforce equity, market competitiveness, and fiscal stewardship. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will translate market data and institutional needs into practical recommendations, while ensuring well-documented processes and data-informed decisions across job classifications, pay