Global Compensation & Equity Strategy Lead

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in global compensation
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• Demonstrated success leading large-scale global initiatives, global job architecture, or M&A integration
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• Expert knowledge of global salary structures and market benchmarking methodologies
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• Deep experience supporting design and maintenance of equity programs (RSUs, PSUs) and long-term incentive plans
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• Strong command of job architecture frameworks and leveling governance
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• Proven experience with supporting executive compensation programs and design
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• Ability to position compensation as a strategic lever to drive retention, performance, and creative output
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• High level of autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
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• Experience managing global programs across multiple regions and legal frameworks
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• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into financially sound, operationally viable compensation solutions
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• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CCP preferred

• The Senior Manager, Global Compensation is a leadership role responsible for driving global compensation strategy, program architecture, and HR partnership across geographies and labels
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• This role operates at the intersection of technical expertise and business consultation
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• The Senior Manager will serve as an architect and advisor for complex global compensation initiatives, ensuring programs are strategically aligned with business priorities and compensation philosophy
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• Serve as the primary compensation partner to HR Business Partners and Label Leadership
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• Lead complex compensation analysis and provide guidance on hiring, retention, and incentive design
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• Identify compensation-related business challenges (e.g., critical skill shortages, regional competitiveness gaps, turnover trends) and develop targeted solutions
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• Translate reward data into clear, executive-ready insights to influence senior stakeholders
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• Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of global compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive frameworks
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• Architect and maintain global job architecture frameworks to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness
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• Own & support the end-to-end execution of global compensation cycles, including Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and equity processes
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• Support and analysis of executive compensation programs and design
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• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal leveling, and job matching standards across all compensation programs
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• Lead high-visibility initiatives such as cross-label alignment, support pay transparency readiness, and integration efforts related to organizational change
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• Oversee global market benchmarking strategy to maintain a competitive Total Rewards position within the gaming and technology sectors that align with our compensation philosophy
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• Lead, develop, and mentor one compensation professional
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• Provide technical mentorship while fostering strategic thinking and operational excellence
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• Establish clear priorities, elevate team capability, and ensure consistent global standards