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GlobalRewardsteam at Fragomendevelopsandoperatesglobalcompensation and benefits programsthathelpthe Firm attract,retainand motivate top talentacross a global workforce.

TheGlobal Compensation Directorwill serve as the ownerofFragomen's global compensationstrategy,governanceand execution.Reporting to the Global Head of Total Rewards, this rolewill lead the design and delivery of global compensation programs, includingbase pay strategy, annualincentive plans,job architecture,market benchmarking, compensation governance,andregulatory 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 toengage withsenior stakeholders across regions, functions, and leadership groups.

How youwillmake a difference

• Define, evolveand steward Fragomen's global compensation philosophy, including pay positioning, pay mix,and thebalance betweenglobal consistencyandfit-for-purpose local flexibility

• Lead thedevelopment, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs including baseandvariable pay,annualcompensation planning, market analysis, retentionprogramswith a focus onoperational excellence andgovernance

• Own global job architecture and career framework,ensure clearlinkagebetweenleveling,market data, pay ranges, careerprogressionand compensation decision-making

• Leadincentive compensation programs, includingtheannual bonus plan and sales incentiveensuring alignment with businessobjectives,affordabilityand performance outcomes

• Lead the global annual compensationcycle 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 decisionsanchored in creating business value

Experiencesand capabilitiesyou need to have

• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, includingpartnershipwith senior leaders/executivesandownership of programs across multiple countries and regions

• Bachelor's degree inFinance,Engineering,ComputerScienceoranotheranalytical field

• Demonstrated experience leading annual compensation planning for a global or multi-region workforce

• Strongexpertisein job architecture, job evaluationandleveling, 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 communicationand influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex compensation topics clearly and engage senior leaders in sound decision-making

• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Office,HRsystems, and compensation tools.Workday experience preferred

Qualificationsthat 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 leadershipexperience

• Experience working in a professional services, partnership, consulting, legal services, or similarly complex global organization