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Director- Compensation

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$240K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Oversee compensation support for annual and recurring processes including salary planning, incentive planning, market pricing, job architecture, and compensation planning tools & technologies.

Director- Compensation

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$240K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Oversee compensation support for annual and recurring processes including salary planning, incentive planning, market pricing, job architecture, and compensation planning tools & technologies.

Sr. Compensation Partner

OR · On-site +1

$82K - $107K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead compensation strategy and execution across base pay, incentives, equity, and global compensation planning. * Design, govern, and improve compensation programs aligned to business strategy ...

Director of Compensation

Omaha, NE · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Direct the design and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, market pricing, job evaluations, premium pay, annual compensation planning and pay governance. Partner with ...

Analyst, Compensation

Dublin, CA · On-site

$70K - $101K/yr

Leads annual compensation planning processes (Focal), including salary structure updates, merit increases implementation, and incentive awards modeling. Reviews requests for pay actions, including ...

Analyst, Compensation

Dublin, CA · On-site

$70K - $101K/yr

... planning processes (Focal), including salary structure updates, merit increases implementation, and incentive awards modeling. • Reviews requests for pay actions, including promotions and salary ...

Director of Compensation

Omaha, NE

$119K - $163K/yr

Direct the design and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, market pricing, job evaluations, premium pay, annual compensation planning and pay governance. Partner with ...

Comprehensive knowledge of compensation, planning, design, implementation, and administration preferred. Knowledge of compensation laws and regulations preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing ...

Analyst, Compensation

Dublin, CA · On-site

$70K - $101K/yr

... planning processes (Focal), including salary structure updates, merit increases implementation, and incentive awards modeling. • Reviews requests for pay actions, including promotions and salary ...

Compensation Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$188K - $235K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Oversee annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, promotions, equity refreshes, and executive compensation support. * Build scalable compensation frameworks and infrastructure ...

Analyst, Compensation

Dublin, CA · On-site

$70K - $101K/yr

... planning processes (Focal), including salary structure updates, merit increases implementation, and incentive awards modeling. • Reviews requests for pay actions, including promotions and salary ...

Sr Compensation Analyst

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Support annual compensation planning cycles. * Execute compensation audits, data validations, and quality reviews. Partner with HR Operations and other stakeholders to support system testing ...

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How much do compensation planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for compensation planner in the United States is $69,591.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $81,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Compensation Planner vs Compensation Analyst?

AspectCompensation PlannerCompensation Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; certifications like CCPBachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related; certifications like CCP or CBP
Work EnvironmentHR departments, corporate offices, consulting firmsHR teams, corporate offices, consulting firms
Employer & IndustryCorporations, government agencies, consulting

While both Compensation Planners and Compensation Analysts work within HR to develop and analyze pay structures, Compensation Planners focus more on designing compensation strategies and plans, whereas Compensation Analysts analyze data to ensure competitive and equitable pay. The roles often overlap, but the Planner emphasizes strategy and planning, while the Analyst emphasizes data analysis and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Compensation Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,591 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Director- Compensation

EssilorLuxottica Group

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$240K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


EssilorLuxottica rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 295 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 40 rated optical retailers


Job description

Requisition ID: 939227 
Store #: 
X00556 HR Comp & Benefit UNY5AV 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director, Compensation is a key member of the North America Total Rewards Leadership team responsible for delivering strategic compensation partnership, program governance, analytics, and process excellence for assigned business areas.  This role partners closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, HR Systems, and global Compensation to design, govern, administer, and continuously improve compensation programs that support business priorities, attract and retain talent, reinforce performance, and ensure scalable processes delivering consistent, compliant pay practices.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as a strategic compensation partner to assigned business areas providing consultative guidance to leaders and HR partners on pay decisions, organizational changes, job evaluations, market competitiveness, retention needs, and application of compensation programs.
  • Lead the design, governance, administration, and continuous improvement of broad-based compensation programs including base pay, annual bonus, incentive pay programs, and related compensation processes.
  • Lead assigned compensation systems, tools, and process governance including workflows, process documentation, data integrity, reporting, controls, automation opportunities, and partnership with HR Systems to improve scalability, consistency, and user experience.
  • Oversee compensation support for annual and recurring processes including salary planning, incentive planning, market pricing, job architecture, and compensation planning tools & technologies.
  • Establish incentive strategy and governance including incentive design, operational frameworks, performance measures, plan eligibility, plan documentation, governance structures, and partnership with Finance and commercial teams on cost modeling, accruals, plan funding, and performance tracking.
  • Build stronger analytics, insights, and decision support for leaders and HR partners by translating compensation data, market intelligence, workforce trends, internal equity, and projected outcomes into clear recommendations.
  • Establish, monitor, and communicate compensation program metrics to evaluate effectiveness, competitiveness, consistency, cost, process performance, and areas for improvement.
  • Ensure compensation programs, processes, and decisions are administered consistently and in compliance with applicable, federal, state, provincial, local laws & regulations, company policies, and governance standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive compensation experience including plan design, market pricing, salary administration, incentive compensation, analytics, governance, and process compensation management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with the latest compensation planning, reporting, and analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, pay transparency requirements, and related compliance considerations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other relevant Total Rewards certification
  • Experience with incentive design and governance for sales, business-to-business, retail, operations, or field-based populations.
  • Experience in wholesale, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, consumer, or other large-scale operating environments.

Pay Range: 200,383.60  - $240,000.00

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.


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