Senior Manager of Global Compensation, Take Two Interactive

$123.2-182.4k

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Novato, CA

Video game publisher

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Video game publisher

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

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$123.2-182.4k

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Novato, CA

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Company mission

To be the most creative, the most innovative and the most efficient entertainment company.

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Role

Who you are

8+ years of progressive experience in global compensation
Demonstrated success leading large-scale global initiatives, global job architecture, or M&A integration
Expert knowledge of global salary structures and market benchmarking methodologies
Deep experience supporting design and maintenance of equity programs (RSUs, PSUs) and long-term incentive plans
Strong command of job architecture frameworks and leveling governance
Proven experience with supporting executive compensation programs and design
Ability to position compensation as a strategic lever to drive retention, performance, and creative output
High level of autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Experience managing global programs across multiple regions and legal frameworks
Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into financially sound, operationally viable compensation solutions
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CCP preferred

What the job involves

The Senior Manager, Global Compensation is a leadership role responsible for driving global compensation strategy, program architecture, and HR partnership across geographies and labels
This role operates at the intersection of technical expertise and business consultation
The Senior Manager will serve as an architect and advisor for complex global compensation initiatives, ensuring programs are strategically aligned with business priorities and compensation philosophy
Serve as the primary compensation partner to HR Business Partners and Label Leadership
Lead complex compensation analysis and provide guidance on hiring, retention, and incentive design
Identify compensation-related business challenges (e.g., critical skill shortages, regional competitiveness gaps, turnover trends) and develop targeted solutions
Translate reward data into clear, executive-ready insights to influence senior stakeholders
Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of global compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive frameworks
Architect and maintain global job architecture frameworks to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness
Own & support the end-to-end execution of global compensation cycles, including Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and equity processes
Support and analysis of executive compensation programs and design
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal leveling, and job matching standards across all compensation programs
Lead high-visibility initiatives such as cross-label alignment, support pay transparency readiness, and integration efforts related to organizational change
Oversee global market benchmarking strategy to maintain a competitive Total Rewards position within the gaming and technology sectors that align with our compensation philosophy
Lead, develop, and mentor one compensation professional
Provide technical mentorship while fostering strategic thinking and operational excellence
Establish clear priorities, elevate team capability, and ensure consistent global standards

Our take

Parent company to some of the most successful video game companies and titles is Take-Two Interactive, one of the leading developers, publishers, and marketers of consumer interactive entertainment around the globe.

Developing and publishing principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga, Take-Two has powered industry-leading titles such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption 1&2, the catalog of NBA 2K games, BioShock, and FarmVille.

The company is looking to enter the world of crypto and blockchain, beginning with Zynga's Web3 game Sugartown in 2023. When competitor Ubisoft became the first developer to launch NFTs, the move faced backlash as many users saw it as a cash grab, which has certainly influenced Take-Two’s delay in entering the market. Time will tell how this foray into blockchain pans out for Take-Two.

With its well-established catalog of games (with some highly anticipated title releases, including GTA 6) Take-Two Interactive is a titan in the industry and is well set to see continued success, not only as its subsidiaries expand but through the capitalization of future tech opportunities in the highly innovative gaming industry.