Director, Compensation

Burlington Helping Burlington

. Develop and execute the organization's compensation strategy .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing compensation strategies, leading compensation teams, and ensuring compliance with compensation regulations. Proficient in compensation analytics, modeling, and advising executive leadership on compensation risks and opportunities.

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Compensation Strategy DevelopmentCompensation AnalyticsTeam LeadershipCompliance with Compensation RegulationsCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)

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Hard Skills

Compensation Program DesignJob ArchitectureSalary StructuresIncentive ProgramsPay Equity AnalysisWorkforce IntelligenceForecastingCompensation AuditsProcess AutomationOrganizational Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipAdvisory SkillsOperational ExcellenceTeam DevelopmentCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

RetailConsumer ProductsLogisticsHigh-Volume WorkforceMulti-Location Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the organization's compensation strategy
Establish enterprise compensation philosophies, frameworks, and governance standards
Lead design and evolution of compensation programs
Evaluate industry trends, labor market dynamics, economic conditions, and emerging compensation practices
Advise executive leadership on compensation risks, opportunities, and workforce investments
Oversee base pay, salary structures, incentive, recognition, job architecture, geographic differential, premium pay, retail, and field compensation programs
Lead enterprise job architecture, career frameworks, leveling methodologies, and organizational design standards
Drive compensation analytics, modeling, forecasting, reporting, and workforce intelligence
Monitor compensation competitiveness, retention trends, labor market conditions, pay equity indicators, and workforce risks
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations
Lead compensation audits, assessments, and remediation activities
Lead, develop, and inspire a compensation team
Develop succession pipelines and career development opportunities
Promote operational excellence through process simplification, automation, and scalable service delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Organizational Development, or related discipline required
10+ years of progressive compensation experience
5+ years leading compensation teams and enterprise compensation programs
Experience supporting large, multi-location organizations with national operations
Demonstrated success developing compensation strategies during periods of rapid growth, transformation, or organizational change
Master's Degree preferred
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) strongly preferred
Retail, consumer products, distribution, logistics, or other high-volume workforce experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting executive leadership and board-level compensation discussions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Training and development opportunities