Gap Inc. · 3 months ago
Director, Field Compensation
SF - 2 Folsom
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveGap Inc. is looking for a strategic and people-centered leader to join their team as Director of Compensation. In this impactful role, you will shape compensation strategies to support employees in stores and distribution centers, driving scalable solutions that honor their contributions while aligning with the company's broader goals.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and management of compensation programs tailored to store across multiple brands and distribution center (DC) employees, including hourly base pay structures, incentive plans, and recognition programs
Develop compensation strategies that reflect the unique needs of front-line talent in both retail and DC environments, supporting workforce engagement, operational excellence, and brand-specific business goals
Conduct market research and benchmarking using industry-specific data to ensure competitive pay positioning for store and DC roles across diverse geographies and labor markets
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights to guide compensation decisions and support operational leaders in making informed talent investments
Oversee the annual compensation planning cycle for store and DC employees, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts, ensuring alignment with performance outcomes and financial targets
Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Store Operations, and DC Operations teams to deliver compensation solutions that are practical, scalable, and responsive to the needs of hourly and field-based teams across brands
Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, pay equity standards, and transparency regulations while maintaining internal consistency and external competitiveness
Monitor labor market trends and proactively recommend enhancements to compensation programs to attract, retain, and motivate front-line talent in a dynamic, multi-brand retail environment
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Operations, and Finance leaders on compensation matters impacting store and DC employees, providing strategic guidance and operational support
Collaborate with Legal, Labor Relations, and HR Operations to ensure compliance and integrity across all compensation programs
Develop and deliver training and communication materials tailored to store and DC audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adoption of compensation programs
Manage compensation tools and systems to ensure they are intuitive and accessible for field and DC users, supporting efficient execution and decision-making at the local level
Qualification
Required
Lead the design, implementation, and management of compensation programs tailored to store across multiple brands and distribution center (DC) employees, including hourly base pay structures, incentive plans, and recognition programs
Develop compensation strategies that reflect the unique needs of front-line talent in both retail and DC environments, supporting workforce engagement, operational excellence, and brand-specific business goals
Conduct market research and benchmarking using industry-specific data to ensure competitive pay positioning for store and DC roles across diverse geographies and labor markets
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights to guide compensation decisions and support operational leaders in making informed talent investments
Oversee the annual compensation planning cycle for store and DC employees, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts, ensuring alignment with performance outcomes and financial targets
Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Store Operations, and DC Operations teams to deliver compensation solutions that are practical, scalable, and responsive to the needs of hourly and field-based teams across brands
Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, pay equity standards, and transparency regulations while maintaining internal consistency and external competitiveness
Monitor labor market trends and proactively recommend enhancements to compensation programs to attract, retain, and motivate front-line talent in a dynamic, multi-brand retail environment
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Operations, and Finance leaders on compensation matters impacting store and DC employees, providing strategic guidance and operational support
Collaborate with Legal, Labor Relations, and HR Operations to ensure compliance and integrity across all compensation programs
Develop and deliver training and communication materials tailored to store and DC audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adoption of compensation programs
Manage compensation tools and systems to ensure they are intuitive and accessible for field and DC users, supporting efficient execution and decision-making at the local level
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with a proven ability to evaluate complex scenarios using diverse data sources—both internal and external—to develop clear, actionable solutions. Highly proficient in Excel for modeling and analysis
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence stakeholders, articulate and defend recommendations, and negotiate effectively. Skilled in creating impactful presentations using Word and PowerPoint
Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams in collaboration with cross-functional partners
Strategic thinker with a business-oriented mindset, consistently connecting compensation expertise to broader organizational goals and identifying cross-functional implications across Operations, Finance, and HR
Extensive experience in compensation and other analytical disciplines, including Finance and Inventory Management, with a strong foundation in data modeling, interpretation, and strategic decision-making
Company
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (105)
2024 (117)
2023 (151)
2022 (142)
2021 (111)
2020 (80)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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