Compensation Director - REMOTE
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The Total Rewards team is seeking a Compensation Director to lead strategic and operational initiatives that ensure competitive, equitable, and data-driven pay programs. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Compensation, the Director will partner closely with senior leaders in R&D, Engineering, and other technical business groups to design and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This role will also oversee compliance with FLSA and other regulatory requirements, while advancing analytical capabilities and compensation modeling to support business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leaders and HRBPs in R&D, Customer Technology, Engineering, and technical business functions to design and implement market-competitive compensation programs that align with business strategy and talent goals
- Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus, and equity planning, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and alignment with budget and governance requirements
- Develop, maintain, and present complex compensation models to evaluate market competitiveness, pay equity, and internal alignment
- Provide subject matter expertise on FLSA classification, job leveling, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations
- Conduct detailed market pricing and benchmarking analyses using reputable compensation survey data sources (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Culpepper)
- Partner with HR systems and analytics teams to design and enhance compensation dashboards, reports, and self-service tools for leaders
- Advise executives and managers on pay decisions, policy interpretation, and job evaluations, ensuring consistency and equity across the organization
- Lead compensation support for organizational changes, acquisitions, and integrations, including due diligence, leveling, and pay structure harmonization
- Collaborate with Finance, Talent Acquisition, and HR to align compensation decisions with headcount planning and budget processes
- Stay informed on market trends, legislative changes, and emerging best practices in compensation management for technology-focused organizations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP) preferred
- 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, with significant focus on partnering with R&D, Engineering, and technical business groups
- Expertise in FLSA classification, job analysis, and pay equity compliance
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience in compensation modeling and market pricing
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Experience with compensation survey data sources and job leveling frameworks (e.g., Radford, Mercer)
- Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional projects, with examples including job architecture initiatives, compensation program design, or HR systems/process implementations, demonstrating strong project management skills to deliver initiatives on time and within scope
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
- Experience in the technology sector and a global company environment strongly preferred
We offer:
- Unlimited PTO
- 3 global VeeaMe Days per year: company-wide closures for employees to take a break, disconnect, and focus on self-care
- Paid Holidays
- Veeam Care Days: 24 hours paid time for volunteering
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one (multiple plan options)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Employer HSA contributions (for HDHP participants)
- Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse/partner, and child options)
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental individual disability insurance (IDI)
- Family planning support: fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and parental resources
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, identity theft protection, commuter benefits, pet care
- Mental health support
- 401(k) plan
- Professional training and education, on-demand learning libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and Global Day of Learning
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The salary range posted is On Target Earnings (OTE), which is inclusive of base and variable pay. When making an offer of employment, Veeam will take into consideration the candidate’s expectations, experience, education, scope of responsibility for the role, and the current market demands.
United States of America Pay Range
$187,900 - $268,400 USD
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