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Lionsgate

VP, Compensation

Lionsgate, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403

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The VP of Compensation is a strategic leader responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-wide compensation programs and ensuring operational excellence across the entire compensation process. Reporting directly into the CHRO, this role partners closely with senior leadership throughout the company to align HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and best-in-class employee experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures, including job architecture, salary ranges, bonus programs, and long term‑incentives

Oversee annual merit and bonus cycles, ensuring accurate modeling, budgeting, and communication

Work closely with the Finance team to manage the quarterly headcount forecasting process

Lead annual market benchmarking studies to evaluate salary ranges, bonus structures and long‑term incentive structures; Utilize data analytics to identify trends, pay gaps, and opportunities for improvements in compensation programs

Work closely with the HRIS team and systems, ensuring seamless integration and data accuracy across HR functions

Streamline all compensation‑related processes and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations including annual compliance audits (e.g., EEO reporting, CA pay data reporting)

Support the CHRO in the preparation of materials for senior executive and the Board’s Compensation Committee

Stay current on and share with the CHRO and HR team on trends and important legislative changes related to the Company’s compensation programs and policies

Support and be a thought partner to the CHRO on strategic initiatives and organizational design projects

Qualifications and Skills

10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in compensation leadership role

Strong knowledge of compensation design & incentive programs

Excellent communicator and problem solver with the ability to multi‑task, meet constantly changing deadlines, and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Ability to balance structure with creativity; open to innovative approaches rather than rigid frameworks.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems; experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a plus

Demonstrate a very high level of attention to detail, be very organized, and work well in a fast‑paced environment

Has a collaborative presence and fosters strong across functions.

Adaptable to shifting priorities and organizational needs without losing focus on long‑term goals.

A college degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field is required, and CCP designation is strongly preferred.

Nice to Haves

Familiarity with compensation structures and market practices in film, television, or media

Experience with international compensation practices

About Lionsgate Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world‑class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000‑title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

401(k) company matching

Compensation $200,000 - $220,000

EEO Statement Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

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