Compensation Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Compensation Director jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, concentrated in the state's life sciences, financial services, higher education, and health systems sectors, with openings from manager-level compensation professionals stepping up through senior directors overseeing enterprise-wide pay strategy. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Mass General Brigham, Fidelity Investments, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large HR and total rewards functions. The most in-demand specialties are executive compensation, equity plan administration, and broad-based compensation program design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerSanofi
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring4
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Director, Provider Compensation & Business Analytics
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Beth Israel Lahey Health
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Director, Provider Compensation & Business Analytics
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$159k - $200k/yr
Master's degree

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AstraZeneca
Sr. Director, US Sales Incentive Compensation
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AstraZeneca
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Sr. Director, US Sales Incentive Compensation
AstraZeneca
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Sanofi
Associate Director Incentive Compensation
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Sanofi
Added 3w ago
Associate Director Incentive Compensation
Sanofi
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$134k - $193k.33/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Mass General Brigham
Executive Director, Physician Compensation
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Mass General Brigham
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Executive Director, Physician Compensation
Mass General Brigham
Somerville, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
$162k - $295k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Moderna
Associate Director, Compensation
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Moderna
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Associate Director, Compensation
Moderna
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
$143k - $257k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Compensation Director Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
2 jobs
Cambridge
2 jobs
Somerville
1 job
Charlestown
1 job

Compensation Director Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sanofi
Sanofi1 open role
Moderna
Moderna1 open role
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compensation director jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or a related business field required
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential strongly preferred by Massachusetts employers
  • Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including program design
  • Demonstrated experience with job evaluation frameworks such as Radford or Mercer surveys
  • Proficiency in HRIS platforms including Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Experience supporting compensation for life sciences or financial services organizations preferred

Compensation Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a compensation director in Massachusetts?

Most compensation directors in Massachusetts follow a path that starts with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or finance, followed by several years in compensation analyst or manager roles. Massachusetts employers consistently favor candidates who hold the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork. No state-issued license is required, but CCP certification signals technical credibility. Progression typically runs through senior analyst, manager, and senior manager levels before reaching director.

Which companies hire compensation directors in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring compensation directors in Massachusetts right now include Sanofi, Moderna, and AstraZeneca, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of life sciences companies, financial institutions, and major academic medical centers means compensation director demand is relatively consistent throughout the year rather than purely seasonal.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most compensation director jobs?

The cities with the most compensation director openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. Boston drives the bulk of demand given its density of corporate headquarters, hospital systems, and asset management firms, while Cambridge draws heavily from its biotech and university anchor institutions, and suburban Waltham and Lexington add volume through their established technology and defense employer clusters.

Are there remote compensation director jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. Compensation directors work primarily with data, HR systems, and internal stakeholders, making the role well suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 33% of compensation director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across analytical HR roles. Strategic and executive compensation projects are the most commonly performed off-site.

How can I get hired as a compensation director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a compensation analyst role at a large Massachusetts employer such as a major health system, university, or financial services firm, where structured HR rotational programs exist. Mass General Brigham, Boston Children's Hospital, and Fidelity Investments are examples of institutions that hire junior compensation professionals into analyst tracks. Pursuing the CCP certification early and gaining experience with job-leveling projects or salary survey submissions from adjacent HR generalist roles significantly accelerates the path.

Where can I find and apply to compensation director jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to compensation director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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