Senior Level Compensation Director Jobs

Senior level compensation director jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide pay strategy, executive rewards programs, and the teams and cross-functional projects that bring those frameworks to life. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and Brex hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles149+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Tokyo Electron
Sr. Compensation Analyst
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Tokyo Electron
New 1m ago
Sr. Compensation Analyst
Tokyo Electron
Austin, Texas
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Mercer
Senior Compensation Consultant
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Mercer
New 1m ago
Senior Compensation Consultant
Mercer
Chicago, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $259k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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ZoomInfo
Principal Compensation Analyst
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ZoomInfo
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Principal Compensation Analyst
ZoomInfo
Waltham, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$138k - $217k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Sedgwick
Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | Roseville, CA or Long Beach, CA,
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Sedgwick
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Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | Roseville, CA or Long Beach, CA,
Sedgwick
Roseville, California
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
$105k - $115k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Aon
Senior Compensation Consultant - Employee Rewards
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Aon
New 1m ago
Senior Compensation Consultant - Employee Rewards
Aon
California
Consulting & Professional Services
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
$130k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Senior Level Compensation Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal6
  • Amazon
    Amazon5
  • Brex
    Brex4
  • WTW
    WTW3
  • GEICO
    GEICO3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software38
  • Insurance20
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Banking & Financial Services10
  • Retail9

Senior Level Compensation Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level compensation director job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned total rewards strategy, not just administered it. Demonstrated experience designing executive compensation plans, leading pay equity analyses, and advising C-suite or board-level stakeholders gives candidates a clear edge. A record of building or mentoring compensation teams, and fluency in advanced job architecture and market pricing methodology, signals the ownership these roles demand.

Which companies hire senior level compensation directors?

Companies hiring senior level compensation directors right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and Brex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large employers with complex, multi-geography workforces, as well as high-growth companies formalizing their total rewards function for the first time.

Are there remote senior level compensation director jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and scope of the role. About 37% of senior level compensation director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in strategic HR functions. Roles tied to executive compensation or board reporting sometimes require on-site presence, so reading each posting carefully is worth the time.

What makes a compensation director role senior level?

Senior level compensation director roles are distinguished by scope, ownership, and influence. Where mid-level roles execute within existing frameworks, senior roles set the strategy, design the architecture, and defend recommendations to executive leadership. They typically involve ownership of executive or equity programs, accountability for pay equity governance, and responsibility for developing or directing a team of compensation professionals.

Which industries hire the most senior level compensation directors?

Senior Level compensation director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to have large, distributed workforces with complex incentive structures, compliance obligations, and ongoing pressure to stay competitive in tight talent markets, all of which drive sustained demand for experienced compensation leadership.