Director of Compensation

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

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The Director of Compensation is a strategic leader responsible for the design, delivery, governance, and continuous evolution of the firm's total rewards programs across a global employee population. This role serves as the organization's compensation subject matter expert, partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure compensation programs support the attraction, retention, and engagement of top talent while aligning with business objectives and growth strategies.

Reporting to the VP of Organizational Development, the Director of Compensation will lead the compensation function, provide data-driven insights and recommendations, and oversee all aspects of compensation strategy, including salary structures, incentive programs, market benchmarking, compensation governance, and the compensation implications of mergers and acquisitions.

• 12+ years of progressive compensation experience, including at least 3 years of people leadership responsibility.
• Experience within professional services, consulting, financial services, or similarly complex organizations strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in compensation program design, salary administration, compensation planning, and incentive program management.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Compensation, including configuration, reporting, analytics, and compensation cycle administration.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations.
• Experience supporting compensation due diligence, integration planning, and retention strategies related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex compensation concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience designing compensation programs for technology, AI, data, or highly specialized talent populations.
• Global compensation experience across multiple regions and jurisdictions preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to advance compensation strategy and operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or equivalent strongly preferred.

For applicants located in Virginia, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is XXXXX per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.

 

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The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.