Senior Global Compensation Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, execution, and upkeep of salary structures, pay grades, and compensation bands across various regions.

• Oversee job architecture, leveling, and job evaluation processes to maintain global consistency and fairness.

• Keep track of regulatory and compliance requirements associated with compensation.

• Manage vendor relationships for market data surveys and tools.

• Conduct regular market analyses to ensure Clearwater stays competitive in all regions.

• Provide actionable insights on pay trends, equity, and internal parity.

• Assist in the design and administration of annual merit, bonus, and incentive programs.

• Collaborate with Finance and HRBPs to model compensation budgets and forecasting scenarios.

• Deliver clear reporting and analytics to support executive decision-making.

• Develop scalable processes for compensation review cycles and job evaluations.

• Ensure HRIS and compensation systems are optimized for precise data and reporting.

• Create documentation, guidelines, and training for managers and HR partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, ideally within a global or high-growth technology/financial services company.

• Strong expertise in job architecture, market benchmarking, pay grades, and compensation frameworks.

• Advanced analytical skills, with a high level of proficiency in Excel and HRIS/compensation tools (experience with Workday is a plus).

• Proven experience working directly with senior leadership to influence and guide compensation decisions.

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable functioning in both strategic and tactical roles.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data clearly and concisely.

• Consulting experience is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Parental leave

• Medical leave

• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability insurance benefits