• Develop and drive a holistic compensation strategy that supports business objectives and employee experience • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and HR Business Partners on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, and organizational design • Provide executive-level consultation on compensation-related issues including workforce structure, retention risks, and leadership transitions • Lead the design and execution of compensation operations, including: Job architecture and leveling frameworks, Annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity), Global market benchmarking and survey participation, Compensation tools and systems (e.g., HRIS, comp planning platforms) • Ensure operational excellence, accuracy, and scalability in all compensation processes • Own compensation governance, including policies, process documentation, and approval workflows. • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (FLSA, pay equity, transparency laws, etc.) • Monitor compensation trends and market intelligence; provide recommendations to maintain competitive positioning • Use data to identify pay equity issues, workforce cost trends, and reward optimization opportunities