Senior director compensation

Overview

The Senior Director, Compensation will work directly with the Compensation team and HR leadership to develop and deliver strategic proposals regarding compensation programs. These programs will range from broad-based incentives to developing metrics and ensuring that our day-to-day programs are running at optimal levels. The Senior Director, Compensation will design, support, and implement compensation programs aligned with Epsilon’s performance culture and ensure that programs are current, competitive and compliant with legal requirements. The person in this role will be called upon to provide support to existing programs and business leaders but also be able to support the strategy and design demands on the compensation function. Additionally, this position may be called upon to provide support but not limited to the following: merit, annual bonus, salary surveys, pay equity, pay transparency and more, as well as providing day-to-day support for various business units related to job, wage and salary classification.

This role is critical in ensuring that Epsilon remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent while maintaining compliance and alignment with the company’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a blend of strategic vision, detailed execution, and collaborative skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Leaders in HR, Compensation, and the business to validate, and recommend new innovative approaches to compensation, as well as day-to-day approaches to compensation.
• Provide supervision to Compensation team associates and provide guidance to other members of the compensation team, regarding annual salary review/merit process, variable compensation/commission plans, equity, and other compensation programs.
• Manage and oversee large scale initiatives involving cross-functional teams
• Help maintain a compensation structure/philosophy and classifications system, define job levels and families, compile market data and establish pay parameters.
• Participate, analyze and interpret market data.
• Complete special studies and recommendations on subjects such as incentive compensation, bonus plans, sales compensation or company pay equity.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Finance, HRIS and business owners to implement processes, systems and tools to improve compensation administration, communication and analysis.
• Help design and facilitate training to educate managers on compensation strategies, practices, and assist in educating on compensation related legal and compliance issues.
• Consolidate information and produce reports to be used for management decision making.
• Support communications and change management efforts of Compensation/HR.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit processes are developed, approved and followed.
• May help supervise and/or coordinate work activities of other team members.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in compensation.
• Prior experience in consultative roles in the mid-size to large technology corporation (over 500 associates) is preferred.
• Experience leading compensation programs and conducting high-level presentations required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field preferred.
• A consultative approach with our business partners is preferred
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in a quickly evolving, high energy business.
• Knowledge and experience with state and federal labor laws and regulations as it relates to compensation.
• Must be accurate and have intense attention to detail and quality. Accounting-type skills are helpful.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers of all levels, including executives.
• Thought leadership experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional certification
  
  

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Base Salary: $150,000 - $250,000

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Additional Information

When You Join Us, We’ll Create Something EPIC Together

Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we’ve provided marketers from the world’s leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.

Epsilon’s comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.

Epsilon Has a Core Set Of 5 Values That Define Our Culture And Guide Us To Create Value For Our Clients, Our People And Consumers. We Are Seeking Candidates That Align With Our Company Values, Demonstrate Them And Make Them Meaningful In Their Day-to-day Work

• Act with integrity. We are transparent and have the courage to do the right thing.
• Work together to win together. We believe collaboration is the catalyst that unlocks our full potential.
• Innovate with purpose. We shape the market with big ideas that drive big outcomes.
• Respect all voices. We embrace differences and foster a culture of connection and belonging.
• Empower with accountability. We trust each other to own and deliver on common goals.
  
  

Because You Matter

Benefits

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:

• Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
• Time to Recover: Paid sick time
• Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
• Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling
  
  

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to [email protected] to request an accommodation.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.