Director of Compensation and Benefits

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Position Overview
The

Position Overview
The Director of Compensation and Benefits leads our compensation, payroll, and benefits programs. This role is critical in ensuring our total rewards strategy supports our business goals, attracts top talent, and maintains compliance across all international locations.
As the Director, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation structures, payroll operations, and employee benefits programs. You will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and competitive positioning in all markets where we operate.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our payroll, benefits and HRIS functions.
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local and international regulations.
• Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures aligned with business objectives.
• Manage annual merit, bonus, and long-term incentive processes—including budgeting, modeling, communications, and leadership support.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HRBPs to ensure fair, consistent, and competitive compensation practices for offers, promotions, and internal mobility.
• Design and manage employee benefits programs across all global locations, including negotiation with vendors and carriers to optimize cost and value.
• Lead annual benefits planning and open enrollment, including vendor selection, plan design, employee communication, and implementation.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefits invoicing and financial reporting; maintain benefit plan budgets/projections in partnership with Finance.
• Manage expatriate compensation and benefits, including relocation support, tax considerations, and compliance with host country regulations.
• Partner closely with field HR teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of compensation and benefits strategies.
• Continuously evaluate and streamline policies, programs, and processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Monitor market trends and conduct benchmarking to inform compensation and benefits strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Lead benefit compliance efforts and ensure timely filings (Form 5500, 1094-C/1095-C, nondiscrimination testing, etc.).
• Serve as the key liaison to Finance and Internal Audit groups for budgeting, equity reviews, compliance, and compensation-related audits.
• Provide strategic guidance and reporting to senior leadership on total rewards.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CBP) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in compensation, payroll, and benefits. Global experience is required.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• This is an on-site role located in our corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a global organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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