Director, Compensation, Benefits – Global Mobility

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +5 more locations.

📋 Description

• Lead the global strategy and execution of IRC’s compensation, benefits, and global mobility initiatives.

• Ensure alignment of compensation, benefits, and global mobility philosophy and plans with IRC’s mission and business goals.

• Develop and sustain an understanding of IRC’s vision, mission, values, economic drivers, organizational structure, and culture.

• Oversee job benchmarking, evaluation, pay scale development, and administration.

• Manage compensation guidelines, including philosophy, pay-action eligibility, and limits.

• Facilitate annual salary planning reviews, documentation, and training sessions with country directors, executives, and the Finance team.

• Design and oversee benefits plans and ongoing administrative processes.

• Maintain IRC’s job architecture and ensure accurate employee mapping within Workday and other systems.

• Direct global mobility policies, practices, and processes throughout all locations.

• Lead, empower, and mentor a team of three direct reports.

• Advocate for the adoption, effective utilization, and change management of AI tools.

• Report directly to the Chief People and Culture Officer.

• Collaborate with global People & Culture, Finance, General Counsel, IT, senior management, executive leadership, vendors, consultants, legal counsel, and professional networks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of fifteen years of progressive experience in People & Culture-related roles.

• At least 10 years of experience in leading compensation, benefits, or global mobility teams in a global context.

• Familiarity with U.S. program design, regulatory requirements, market practices, and delivery.

• Proven track record of supporting senior management and fostering strong, trusted relationships.

• Preferred experience with international compensation, benefits, or global mobility within a nonprofit/NGO setting.

• Exposure to executive compensation committees is desirable.

• Experience with global HRIS systems, particularly Workday, is preferred.

• Knowledge of U.S. labor unions and global unions/works councils is advantageous.

• Strong management and leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management capabilities.

• Ability to operate, manage, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, global environment.

• Exceptional skills in problem-solving and decision-making.

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse countries, cultures, and departments.

• A highly collaborative, inclusive, consultative, and resourceful workstyle.

• Excellent analytical, project management, and organizational skills.

• Strong work planning and superior time management abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation, benefits, and global mobility programs.

• Assignment benefits and services tailored for global mobility.

• Limited travel opportunities.