Director North America - PE Firm

Position: Director - Compensation - North America - PE Firm
# Director
- Compensation
- North America - PE Firm Lock Search Group Be an Early Applicant Full TimedirectorCAPosted Today##

Role Overview Lock Search Group is hiring a Director
- Compensation
- North America - PE Firm. This is a full-time role in CA. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringORCompensation Benefits Private Equity Director North American Sign  up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score## Job description

Our client, a Private Equity firm, is seeking a Director
- Compensation to lead its North American (USA & Canada) compensation strategy and programs. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for executive and broad-based compensation, equity and incentive plans, Board Compensation Committee support, and leading the Compensation and Benefits/Retirement team. The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead North American compensation strategy and programs.
* Design and oversee executive and C-suite compensation, including STI and LTI plans.
* Lead equity compensation programs, including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and equity grants.
* Prepare and support Board Compensation Committee materials and meetings.
* Oversee annual merit, bonus, and broad-based compensation programs.
* Ensure compensation programs align with business objectives, market practices, and governance requirements.
* Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders on compensation strategy.
* Lead and mentor the Compensation and Benefits/Retirement team while remaining hands-on in execution.

Required Qualifications
* 5-8 years' experience as Director – Compensation (MUST)
* Experience working with both NASDAQ and TSX companies (MUST)
* Experience working in the USA and Canada (MUST)
* Experience designing executive/C-suite compensation packages (MUST)
* Experience leading compensation board committees (MUST)
* Designing equity, long-term incentive (LTI), RSU, and stock option plans (MUST)
* Prior experience among Big 5 compensation consulting firms.
* PhD in Human Resources or MSc or equivalent with demonstrated expertise in executive compensation.

Compensation: $200,000–$210,000 base salary, 30% annual bonus; 30% LTIIf you are interested, please apply directly to Ben Lamarche at  you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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