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Director, Compensation

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

$97K - $224K/yr

Overview PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Director, Compensation at our Tysons, Virginia location. The ... Advise senior managers on resolutions for specific problems relating to salaries, job ...

Director, Compensation

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$151K - $230K/yr

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design and administer comprehensive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Key Responsibilities:

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design and administer comprehensive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Key Responsibilities:

Director, Compensation

$127K - $175K/yr

As the company's senior compensation subject matter expert, this role partners closely with ... Direct annual compensation planning processes, including merit, promotion, equity, and incentive ...

Director, Compensation

West Chester, PA · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

The Director of Compensation will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, partnering closely with Finance, HR Business Partners, Talent, and executive leadership to ensure compensation programs ...

Director Compensation

Houston, TX · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Direct all compensation benchmarking activities, including survey participation, job matching ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior ...

Director, Compensation

Smithfield, RI

$120K - $164K/yr

The Role As the Director of Compensation within the Wealth team, you will lead compensation ... In this role, you will be a subject matter expert on the HR team, advising HR partners and senior ...

Director, Compensation

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$151K - $230K/yr

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design and administer comprehensive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Key Responsibilities:

Director Compensation

Houston, TX · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Direct all compensation benchmarking activities, including survey participation, job matching ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior ...

Director, Compensation

Westlake, TX · On-site

$120K - $164K/yr

The Role As the Director of Compensation within the Wealth team, you will lead compensation ... In this role, you will be a subject matter expert on the HR team, advising HR partners and senior ...

Director, Compensation

Washington, DC · On-site

$151K - $230K/yr

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design and administer comprehensive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Key Responsibilities:

Director, Compensation

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$151K - $230K/yr

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design and administer comprehensive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Key Responsibilities:

Director, Compensation

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$151K - $230K/yr

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design and administer comprehensive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Key Responsibilities:

Director, Compensation

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$151K - $230K/yr

The Director will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design and administer comprehensive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Key Responsibilities:

Director, Compensation

PA · On-site +1

$121K - $166K/yr

The Director partners closely with senior leadership to attract, retain, and motivate key talent through innovative and data-driven compensation practices advancing the HR-Total Rewards strategy for ...

... including senior division executives, vendors or regulators • Requires a comprehensive ... Compensation Transparency: The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that may be ...

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How much do senior director compensation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior director compensation in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Director Compensation, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Director Compensation, you need expertise in compensation strategy, data analysis, and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS systems, compensation management software, and certifications like CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) are typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills help drive alignment and influence organizational decisions. These skills ensure that compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals, supporting talent retention and organizational success.

What does a Senior Director of Compensation do?

A Senior Director of Compensation is responsible for overseeing an organization's compensation strategy and programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with business goals. This role includes designing salary structures, incentive plans, and executive compensation packages, as well as analyzing market trends and regulatory requirements. The Senior Director often collaborates with HR, finance, and executive leadership to create equitable and motivating compensation solutions that attract and retain talent. They also ensure compliance with legal standards and internal policies, making data-driven decisions to support organizational objectives.

What is the difference between Senior Director Compensation vs Compensation Manager?

AspectSenior Director CompensationCompensation Manager
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (e.g., MBA, HR certifications), extensive experience in compensationBachelor's or master's degree, HR or compensation certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, executive collaboration, policy developmentOperational focus, data analysis, program administration
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, multinational firms, consulting firmsMid-sized to large organizations, HR departments
Search & Comparison IntentHigh-level strategic roles, executive compensation oversightDay-to-day compensation program management

The Senior Director Compensation typically oversees strategic compensation initiatives at an executive level, requiring advanced credentials and extensive experience. Compensation Managers focus on implementing and managing compensation programs, often with less strategic responsibility. Both roles are vital in HR but differ in scope and seniority.

How does a Senior Director of Compensation typically collaborate with other departments to develop effective compensation strategies?

A Senior Director of Compensation works closely with HR, finance, and executive leadership teams to design and implement competitive compensation programs. This collaboration ensures alignment with the organization’s overall business goals, budget requirements, and talent acquisition strategies. Regular cross-functional meetings and data sharing are common, allowing the director to gather insights on market trends, internal equity, and performance outcomes. Building strong relationships with these departments is essential for addressing compensation challenges and ensuring transparency and fairness across the organization.
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Infographic showing various Senior Director Compensation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Director, Compensation

Director, Compensation

PenFed Credit Union

Mclean, VA • Hybrid

$97K - $224K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


PenFed Credit Union rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview

PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Director, Compensation at our Tysons, Virginia location.  The primary purpose of this role is to lead PenFed’s compensation function, including the design, development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs and job architecture. This position oversees job evaluation, job families, career levels, salary structures, and market analysis to support organizational design, internal equity, regulatory compliance, and the attraction, retention, and motivation of a highly skilled workforce.


Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties, and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

  • Manage all compensation programs, and policies and procedures for PenFed and its affiliated businesses to ensure alignment across business units.
  • Lead the Compensation Team on data preparation and analysis to support HR Business Partners with workforce planning, M&A activity, and administration of merit, bonus, incentive and commission plans.
  • Directly manage and mentor compensation analysts,
  • Design and implement compensation strategies, develop proposals and recommendations for new and improved programs based on business need, market need and/or governmental changes.
  • Drive the development and governance of PenFed’s job architecture, including job families, career levels, and role definitions, to support organizational design, internal equity, market alignment, and scalable compensation programs.
  • Collaborate with leaders at all levels of management to develop, refine, and implement compensation plans that align with business objectives, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
  • Advise senior managers on resolutions for specific problems relating to salaries, job classifications, and job content issues.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of programs, special projects, research studies and other business unit initiatives to identify best practices and process improvements in order to promote functional efficiency and productivity.
  • Collects and interprets area, regional and national compensation information for all employee levels using a variety of methods to determine the competitive position of PenFed.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive compensation experience with 3 years in compensation at a preferred financial institution.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years in management role proven quality leadership skills.
  • Proven experience in managing policy change and implementation of new programs.
  • Experience implementing and/or working on Workday and Salary.com preferred.
  • Experience utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) resources to streamline compensation processes preferred.
  • Solid command of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise employees.
 

Licenses and Certifications

There are no additional certifications required.
 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on call is required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $97,400.00 - $224,113.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

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Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive compensation experience with 3 years in compensation at a preferred financial institution.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years in management role proven quality leadership skills.
  • Proven experience in managing policy change and implementation of new programs.
  • Experience implementing and/or working on Workday and Salary.com preferred.
  • Experience utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) resources to streamline compensation processes preferred.
  • Solid command of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise employees.
 

Licenses and Certifications

There are no additional certifications required.
 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on call is required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $97,400.00 - $224,113.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

#LI-Hybrid

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