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Compensation Directors design and oversee total rewards programs, a role USCIS classifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Many large employers with complex pay structures sponsor H-1B visas for this position, particularly those managing multi-country or executive compensation programs.
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Global Rewards team at Fragomen develops and operates global compensation and benefits programs that help the Firm attract, retain, and motivate top talent across a global workforce.
The Global Compensation Director will serve as the owner of Fragomen’s global compensation strategy, governance, and execution. Reporting to the Global Head of Total Rewards, this role will lead the design and delivery of global compensation programs, including base pay strategy, annual incentive plans, job architecture, market benchmarking, compensation governance, and regulatory compliance.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a compensation expert who can combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution. The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth, global business judgment, analytical rigor, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders across regions, functions, and leadership groups.
How you will make a difference
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Define, evolve and steward Fragomen’s global compensation philosophy, including pay positioning, pay mix, and the balance between global consistency and fit-for-purpose local flexibility.
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Lead the development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs including base and variable pay, annual compensation planning, market analysis, retention programs with a focus on operational excellence and governance.
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Own global job architecture and career framework, ensure clear linkage between leveling, market data, pay ranges, career progression and compensation decision-making.
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Lead incentive compensation programs, including the annual bonus plan and sales incentive ensuring alignment with business objectives, affordability and performance outcomes.
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Lead the global annual compensation cycle end-to-end across merit, promotions, and annual bonus payout. Partner with Finance on budgeting, scenario modelling, and cost reconciliation.
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Develop and deliver training programs that build compensation capability across the Firm, including for Partners, business leaders, HR teams, Talent Acquisition, and employees.
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Build compensation tools, models, governance processes, and decision frameworks that enable Partners, business leaders, HR business partners, and Talent Acquisition to make consistent, competitive, and policy-aligned compensation decisions anchored in creating business value.
Experiences and capabilities you need to have
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8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including partnership with senior leaders/executives and ownership of programs across multiple countries and regions.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or another analytical field.
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Demonstrated experience leading annual compensation planning for a global or multi-region workforce.
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Strong expertise in job architecture, job evaluation and leveling, benchmarking, salary structure design, pay-for-performance, and incentive compensation.
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Experience using major job evaluation methodologies, such as Mercer IPE, WTW Global Grading, or Korn Ferry Hay.
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Proven ability to design and improve compensation governance, processes, tools, and operating models in a complex, matrixed environment.
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Strong project management capability, with the ability to lead complex global initiatives while balancing strategic priorities, operational detail, and stakeholder expectations.
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Demonstrated success leading compensation change management initiatives across multiple regions and stakeholder groups.
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Ability to translate complex and sometimes conflicting data into clear business insights, practical recommendations, and executive-ready narratives.
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Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex compensation topics clearly and engage senior leaders in sound decision-making.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, HR systems, and compensation tools. Workday experience preferred.
Qualifications that will set you apart:
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Experience leading, coaching, influencing direct, indirect, or matrixed team members.
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Deep understanding of global compensation trends, regulatory requirements, pay transparency, compensation governance, and modern reward practices.
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Experience advising executive leaders, Partners, or senior business stakeholders on sensitive and complex compensation matters.
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Strong cross-functional partnership experience with Finance, Legal, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and business leadership.
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Experience using analytics, automation, LLMs, or AI-enabled solutions to improve compensation processes, decision support, governance, or employee and leadership experience.
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Experience working in a professional services, partnership, consulting, legal services, or similarly complex global organization.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.
A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:
$176,000.00 - $229,000.00
You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‑assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‑making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.
Job Description
Global Rewards team at Fragomen develops and operates global compensation and benefits programs that help the Firm attract, retain, and motivate top talent across a global workforce.
The Global Compensation Director will serve as the owner of Fragomen’s global compensation strategy, governance, and execution. Reporting to the Global Head of Total Rewards, this role will lead the design and delivery of global compensation programs, including base pay strategy, annual incentive plans, job architecture, market benchmarking, compensation governance, and regulatory compliance.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a compensation expert who can combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution. The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth, global business judgment, analytical rigor, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders across regions, functions, and leadership groups.
How you will make a difference
-
Define, evolve and steward Fragomen’s global compensation philosophy, including pay positioning, pay mix, and the balance between global consistency and fit-for-purpose local flexibility.
-
Lead the development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs including base and variable pay, annual compensation planning, market analysis, retention programs with a focus on operational excellence and governance.
-
Own global job architecture and career framework, ensure clear linkage between leveling, market data, pay ranges, career progression and compensation decision-making.
-
Lead incentive compensation programs, including the annual bonus plan and sales incentive ensuring alignment with business objectives, affordability and performance outcomes.
-
Lead the global annual compensation cycle end-to-end across merit, promotions, and annual bonus payout. Partner with Finance on budgeting, scenario modelling, and cost reconciliation.
-
Develop and deliver training programs that build compensation capability across the Firm, including for Partners, business leaders, HR teams, Talent Acquisition, and employees.
-
Build compensation tools, models, governance processes, and decision frameworks that enable Partners, business leaders, HR business partners, and Talent Acquisition to make consistent, competitive, and policy-aligned compensation decisions anchored in creating business value.
Experiences and capabilities you need to have
-
8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including partnership with senior leaders/executives and ownership of programs across multiple countries and regions.
-
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or another analytical field.
-
Demonstrated experience leading annual compensation planning for a global or multi-region workforce.
-
Strong expertise in job architecture, job evaluation and leveling, benchmarking, salary structure design, pay-for-performance, and incentive compensation.
-
Experience using major job evaluation methodologies, such as Mercer IPE, WTW Global Grading, or Korn Ferry Hay.
-
Proven ability to design and improve compensation governance, processes, tools, and operating models in a complex, matrixed environment.
-
Strong project management capability, with the ability to lead complex global initiatives while balancing strategic priorities, operational detail, and stakeholder expectations.
-
Demonstrated success leading compensation change management initiatives across multiple regions and stakeholder groups.
-
Ability to translate complex and sometimes conflicting data into clear business insights, practical recommendations, and executive-ready narratives.
-
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex compensation topics clearly and engage senior leaders in sound decision-making.
-
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, HR systems, and compensation tools. Workday experience preferred.
Qualifications that will set you apart:
-
Experience leading, coaching, influencing direct, indirect, or matrixed team members.
-
Deep understanding of global compensation trends, regulatory requirements, pay transparency, compensation governance, and modern reward practices.
-
Experience advising executive leaders, Partners, or senior business stakeholders on sensitive and complex compensation matters.
-
Strong cross-functional partnership experience with Finance, Legal, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and business leadership.
-
Experience using analytics, automation, LLMs, or AI-enabled solutions to improve compensation processes, decision support, governance, or employee and leadership experience.
-
Experience working in a professional services, partnership, consulting, legal services, or similarly complex global organization.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.
A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:
$176,000.00 - $229,000.00
You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‑assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‑making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Compensation Director
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Compensation Director petitions by verifying your degree field directly relates to the role. A degree in human resources, finance, or organizational psychology strengthens your case far more than a general business credential alone.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compensation Director openings by employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for this role, so you're applying where H-1B sponsorship is already an established practice, not a new ask.
Verify prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level for your SOC code, and knowing that floor protects you in negotiations.
Document executive compensation experience separately
Employers filing H-1B petitions for Compensation Directors often face RFEs questioning whether the role is distinct from a general HR manager. Quantify your equity plan administration, LTIP design, or SEC proxy disclosure work to support specialty occupation classification.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be enrolled in E-Verify for cap-subject petitions. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status early in the process, since unenrolled employers must register before they can file, which can delay your petition timeline.
Review the O*NET profile to sharpen your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET occupation profile for Compensation and Benefits Managers outlines the knowledge domains and degree requirements USCIS references during adjudication. Match your resume language to those defined competencies to reduce RFE risk.
H-1B Visa Compensation Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compensation Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, finance, or a related discipline. Roles involving executive compensation design, equity program administration, or regulatory reporting tend to satisfy this standard more clearly than generalist HR management positions.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Compensation Director positions?
Large corporations with complex total rewards programs, financial services firms, and multinational companies managing cross-border compensation structures are the most active sponsors. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers hiring for this role on Migrate Mate, which filters openings by Labor Condition Application filing history.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B petitions for this role?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Compensation and Benefits Managers SOC code in your work location. Prevailing wages for this role are typically set at wage levels that reflect its senior classification, so employers sponsoring at below-market rates face LCA certification problems before the petition even reaches USCIS.
Can a Compensation Director change employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21, you can start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file its own LCA and I-129 petition, and the transfer must be for a role that also qualifies as a specialty occupation under the same standards.
What documentation supports a strong H-1B petition for this role?
The most useful supporting documents include an employer letter detailing specific duties such as equity compensation design, executive pay benchmarking, or regulatory filing preparation, along with your degree transcripts and any certifications in total rewards. USCIS looks for a clear connection between your field of study and the technical requirements of the position, so generic job descriptions tend to draw RFEs.