The Sr. Director, Compensation is a key enterprise leader within the Total Rewards organization, providing strategic direction and oversight for compensation programs across Primo Brands’ North American operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards, this role serves as the senior-most compensation authority for a workforce of 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation practices that support business growth and talent strategy.
Location: Preference for Stamford, CT or Tampa, FL. Remote may be considered with monthly on‑site presence.
The Sr. Director, Compensation is a key enterprise leader within the Total Rewards organization, providing strategic direction and oversight for compensation programs across Primo Brands’ North American operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards, this role serves as the senior-most compensation authority for a workforce of 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation practices that support business growth and talent strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Compensation Strategy — Define and evolve the enterprise compensation philosophy, including base pay, variable pay, incentive programs, and equity frameworks aligned to organizational goals.
- Market Benchmarking — Oversee complex market analyses, competitive assessments, and internal equity evaluations to ensure compensation programs remain market‑leading.
- Program Governance — Lead the annual compensation cycle, including salary planning, promotions, bonus administration, and wage reviews.
- Regulatory Compliance — Ensure adherence to U.S. and Canadian compensation regulations, including FLSA, pay transparency laws, and provincial requirements.
- Executive Advisory — Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on compensation decisions impacting attraction, retention, and engagement.
- Cross‑Functional Partnership — Collaborate with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to support compensation planning and issue resolution.
- Team Leadership — Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of compensation professionals, fostering analytical rigor and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in compensation management and financial analysis, with significant leadership responsibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; CCP or similar certification preferred.
- Experience supporting large, predominantly frontline or distributed workforces.
- Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change, manage ambiguity, and operate in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proven success managing multiple enterprise‑level projects and operational processes simultaneously.
- Strong quantitative skills, including statistical analysis and modeling.
- Deep knowledge of emerging U.S. and Canadian compensation regulations and trends.