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Leidos lists this Director, Compensation opportunity in virginia, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Leads the strategy, design, governance, and execution of enterprise-wide compensation programs in a highly matrixed, complex organization. This roleis responsible forend-to-end compensation operations, including annual pay planning, incentive programs, job architecture, market benchmarking, and compensation systems administration with a strong emphasis on Workday optimization and operational excellence. The Director, Compensation serves as a strategic advisor to HR and business leadership, ensuring compensation programs support business growth, talent strategy, compliance requirements, and organizational effectiveness across a large-scale enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
GlobalCompensation Strategy
Lead the development and execution of enterprise compensation strategies aligned with businessobjectives, workforce planning, and talent priorities
Direct all compensation operations and core programs, including annual merit planning, promotions, bonus administration, market pricing, salary structures, off-cycle compensation actions, M&Adue-diligenceandharmonization
Oversee enterprise-wide compensation governance to ensure consistency, scalability, competitiveness, and compliance across business units and functions
Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on compensation programs, including short-term incentive plans, recognition programs, and specialized compensation structures
Partner with executive leadership and HR stakeholders to support compensation decision-making for key talent, critical roles, and organizational changes
Support executive compensation processes and collaborate with senior leadership on compensation committee materials, analyses, and reporting as needed
Job Architecture & Organizational Effectiveness
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the company’s job architecture, leveling framework, and career progression models
Ensure alignment between compensation structures, job families, career paths, and workforce planning initiatives
Drive consistency and governance across job evaluations, leveling decisions, and organizational design changes in a highly matrixed environment
Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners,Total Rewards Partners and Enablementand business leaders to support competitive andequitablehiring and internal mobility practices
Compensation Operations & Systems
Own compensation systems strategy and administration with deep operationalexpertisein Workday compensation modules and related HR technologies
Lead system configuration, process optimization, testing, reporting, and enhancements related to compensation programs and annual pay cycles
Partner with HRIS, Finance, Payroll, andHR Systemteams to ensure data integrity, process efficiency, and scalable compensation operations
Develop andmaintaindashboards, analytics, and reporting capabilities to support business insights and compensation governance
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local pay regulations, pay transparency requirements, and audit standards
Market Intelligence & Analytics
Analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitive pay practices to provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Conduct complex compensation analyses to support workforce planning, retention strategies, pay equity initiatives, and business transformation efforts
Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Lead compensation-related due diligence and integration support for mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring initiatives
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
Build strong partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership teams to drive effective compensation outcomes
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing compensation team, fostering operational excellence, strategic thinking, and strong internal client support
Influence and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups within a highly collaborative and matrixed enterprise environment
Develop communication strategies and materials that help employees and leaders understand compensation programs and pay decisions
Qualifications
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferredcombined with 12+ years of related experience.
Extensive progressive compensation experience, including leadership responsibility within large, complex, highly matrixed organizations
Deepexpertisein compensation operations, annual pay planning, job architecture, salary administration, and incentive programs
Strong experience leading compensation programs in enterprise environments with complex organizational structures and multiple business units
Hands-on experience administering andoptimizingcompensation processes within Workday
Demonstrated success leading compensation transformations, process improvements, and scalable program implementations
Experience supporting executive compensation processes and senior leadership decision-making
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to synthesize large data sets into strategic recommendations
Deep understanding of compensation regulations, market practices, and pay equity principles
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Proven ability tooperateeffectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments while managing competing priorities
Strong business acumen and ability to align compensation strategy with organizational objectives
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Advancedproficiencyin compensation analytics, reporting tools(MicrosoftExceland Power BI)
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation
Experience within government contracting, defense, aerospace, engineering, or similarly complex regulated industries
Experience supporting geographically dispersed and hybrid workforces
Familiarity with compensation practices related to cleared talent populations and technical labor markets
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Worksite address
virginia, MN, 55792, US
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