VP, Global Compensation

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 409,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Collaborative environment

AI in compensation

Job summary

Ladders in San Francisco seeks a Vice President, Global Compensation to lead the worldwide compensation strategy and governance, aligning pay with business goals. This role partners with senior leaders, Finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to drive transparent decision-making and equitable pay across a complex global workforce.

The role will own the global job architecture, oversee annual salary, merit, and bonus programs, and guide analytics, governance, and operating discipline to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience with complex, multi-country programs.
• Expertise in compensation philosophy, job architecture, and program governance.
• Ability to connect talent choices to business strategy with financial analysis.
• Experience operationalizing pay-equity analytics and transparency requirements.
• Strong command of compensation data, analytics, and HR systems controls.
• Proven track record in transforming compensation programs and operating models.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international compensation environments, including M&A oversight.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global compensation philosophy aligned with business strategy.
• Establish governance standards, policies, and approval processes for compensation decisions.
• Prepare detailed analysis and presentations for C-suite and Board discussions.
• Own the global job architecture and ensure coherent pay structures across markets.
• Lead annual compensation programs, including salary, merit, and bonus frameworks.
• Conduct pay equity analysis and establish objective pay practices.
• Utilize data analytics to inform compensation decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Total Rewards

Governance

Financial analysis

Data analytics

HR systems controls

Multi-country programs

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a VP, Global Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This leader will shape and execute a worldwide compensation strategy that supports business priorities, pay fairness, and transparent decision-making across a complex global workforce. The role will partner closely with senior leaders, Finance, HR, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align compensation programs with organizational goals. The position will also guide governance, analytics, and operating discipline to strengthen program effectiveness and support enterprise-level decisions.

Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $212,700 – $408,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global compensation philosophy aligned with business strategy


• Establish governance standards, policies, and approval processes for compensation decisions


• Prepare detailed analysis and presentations for C-suite and Board discussions


• Own the global job architecture and ensure coherent pay structures across markets


• Lead annual compensation programs, including salary, merit, and bonus frameworks


• Conduct pay equity analysis and establish objective pay practices


• Utilize data analytics to inform compensation decisions and improve operational efficiency

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience with complex, multi-country programs


• Expertise in compensation philosophy, job architecture, and program governance


• Ability to connect talent choices to business strategy with financial analysis


• Experience operationalizing pay-equity analytics and transparency requirements


• Strong command of compensation data, analytics, and HR systems controls


• Proven track record in transforming compensation programs and operating models


• Familiarity with U.S. and international compensation environments, including M&A oversight

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a transformative global compensation strategy


• Work in a collaborative environment across multiple departments


• Engage in cutting-edge AI and data practices within compensation frameworks

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.