Global Compensation Programs and Operations Director, Take Two Interactive

$150-220k

Plus bonus and/or equity awards; Employee stock options available

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Novato, CA

Video game publisher

Job no longer available

Video game publisher

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Job no longer available

$150-220k

Plus bonus and/or equity awards; Employee stock options available

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.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study or equivalent experience
CCP and/or GRP or equivalent preferred
5+ years compensation leadership experience in publicly traded global company
A minimum of 10+ years of dynamic compensation experience partnering with senior leadership/executives and a track record for driving the talent agenda
Proven experience in job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, benchmarking, salary structure design and development, pay for performance, short and long term incentive compensation, and equity plan development and administration
Experience with employee global mobility as it relates to compensation issues and matters
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret global compensation data, draw insights and conclusions, and make recommendations to senior leaders
A self-starting creative problem solver with analytical skills and ability to recommend solutions to complex global compensation issues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present complex global compensation information and influence team members at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of global compensation laws, regulations, and market trends
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Diligent and organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple global priorities and deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive global compensation information with discretion
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products and HR applications (Workday experience preferred)
Familiarity with all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation

What the job involves

Provide strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs including base pay, variable pay, merit, compensation planning, market analysis, and retention with a focus on continuous improvement
Manage a team of compensation professionals to ensure operational and project objectives are achieved
Support global HR and business teams in the design, management and administration of various pay plans and programs
Review current compensation processes and procedures to find opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions for implementation to drive efficiency as well as enhance employees’ total rewards experience
Identify automation enhancements to systems, programs and tools to ensure data integrity and to further develop scalability
Support the development and management of short- and long-term incentive plans, including equity plans
Partner with business and HR leaders in the implementation and administration of compensation programs and initiatives
Provide HR business partners and business leaders with market-based and thoughtful guidance related to compensation decisions, actions and plans
Develop and conduct training and education on compensation programs for the broader Total Rewards and HR teams
Leverage Workday to establish a self-service compensation design model for the firm via the creation of tools & resources to empower managers, HR business partners, and talent acquisition to formulate compensation decisions aligned with the compensation strategy and policies
Devise creative solutions and approaches to compensation that enable us to meet the demands of a competitive marketplace while ensuring fair pay
Act as a strategic business advisor to senior business leaders and a partner to HR leaders, ensuring that our programs align with our business goals and support talent acquisition, retention, career development, mobility and our diversity initiatives
Evaluate market data and participate in salary surveys to ensure the company’s competitive market position
Support the annual administration of the compensation program by providing management & HR Partners with advice on setting pay, policy and guideline interpretation, as well as job evaluation
Collaborate with HR Technology team on technology strategy, improvements, and enhancements to data integrity and Total Reward systems and tools
Support audit processes and legal reporting to make certain compensation programs are administered in compliance with company policies and government regulations
Support other initiatives as needed

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.