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TKO · 2 days ago

Director, Compensation

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a premium sports and entertainment company that owns iconic properties such as UFC and WWE. The Director of Compensation is responsible for designing and implementing global compensation programs that align with business performance and drive a high-performance culture.

Media and EntertainmentSports

Responsibilities

In partnership with the SVP, Total Rewards lead the design and execution of a global compensation strategy that reinforces a strong pay-for-performance culture

Aim to build out compensation programs that reward measurable impact, drive accountability, and support business growth and innovation

Provide strategic guidance on linking variable pay (bonuses, incentives, equity) to individual and business performance

Oversee the design and management of sales commission plans and variable incentive programs, ensuring they are competitive, results-oriented, and aligned with business goals

Own global compensation planning processes, including annual salary increase reviews, bonus programs, and equity — ensuring performance data informs pay decisions

Build and maintain salary structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, and internal job frameworks that support scalable and consistent pay practices within business units and across the company

Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses to ensure compensation offerings remain competitive, fair, and aligned

Leverage data to drive compensation decisions that support strategic talent segments, critical roles, and high-performing teams

Champion the adoption of AI-powered tools and advanced analytics to enhance compensation benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and market competitiveness—helping us make smarter, faster, and more inclusive compensation decisions

Establish and enforce global governance policies to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance with legal requirements (e.g., pay equity laws, FLSA, local labor laws)

Collaborate with Legal, HR, and other teams to ensure compensation practices are inclusive and equitable

Act as a trusted advisor to HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders on compensation-related matters, including performance cycles, promotions, and offer structuring

Provide compensation training and tools to HR partners and people managers to ensure consistent application of pay-for-performance principles

Support leadership with education and tools to make informed, equitable, and performance-based pay decisions

Work cross-functionally with Finance and HRIS teams to ensure effective administration of compensation and incentive plans

Qualification

Compensation strategyCompensation designPay-for-performance modelingFinancial acumenCompensation platformsStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingCollaboration