Director of Global Compensation, Tekion

• 7+ years of compensation experience
• Experience with global compensation markets (India experience highly preferred)
• Bachelor's degree preferred in business and/or analytical studies
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Advanced Excel (e.g., macros, pivots, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills. Routinely asked to communicate to larger groups of varying levels on behalf of business unit or function
• Routinely exhibits a strong work ethic and high degree of self-motivation
• Flexibility: occasionally called on to deal with urgent requests that may arise regardless of time of day or day of the week

Desirable

• As the Director (or Senior Director), Global Compensation at Tekion, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a forward-thinking, global compensation strategy
• You will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive compensation programs, ensuring they are equitable, competitive, and aligned with both company values and business objectives
• Your work will directly support Tekion’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate top talent in a fast-evolving market
• In this role, you will partner closely with management, People Partners, and senior leadership to provide data-driven insights on competitive labor trends, conduct job evaluations, and recommend salary structures and budgets
• As the subject matter expert, you will ensure compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, while also bringing innovative approaches to compensation planning
• You will be responsible for the strategic design and administration of incentive plans, stock options, and bonus programs, driving high performance across the organization
• Additionally, you will oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of compensation tools and systems, ensuring they scale with Tekion’s growth
• This role reports to the Chief People Officer and will be instrumental in influencing long-term talent and business strategies
• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs to support Tekion’s business goals, ensuring we attract, engage, and retain top talent
• Ensure Tekion's compensation strategy remains competitive by analyzing internal practices and external market trends
• Partner with Business Leaders and People Partners to manage key compensation activities, including but not limited to new hire compensation, promotions, severance reviews, annual incentive plans, and market intelligence
• Provide expert consultation to People Partners and Leaders on all aspects of compensation, such as market research, data analysis, process improvement, salary administration, and incentives
• Manage a global Compensation team with members in the U.S. and India
• Conduct detailed compensation analyses to ensure proper levels and governance of compensation programs
• Oversee the management, tracking, and development of bonus, commission, and incentive plans, including accrual support for MBO bonus plans, equity programs, and other pay plans
• Develop and deliver Compensation 101 training as needed
• Build and maintain strong external networks with compensation peers across industries to share insights and best practices
• Manage company-wide recognition programs, benchmark industry standards, and recommend improvements
• Lead ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned