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CBIZ · 9 hours ago

Director of Compensation

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. The Director of Compensation will articulate a compensation philosophy, lead the design of pay programs, and ensure alignment with market trends while fostering a data-driven decision-making culture.

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Responsibilities

Working closely with business leaders, articulate a compensation philosophy that supports sustainable growth and drives performance

Partner with business and functional leaders to embed compensation philosophy into business planning, talent management, and workforce strategies

Lead the design and governance of executive and leadership pay programs (base salary, short- and long-term incentives, equity, and recognition awards) in alignment with regulatory, market, and performance requirements

Build and maintain transparent compensation frameworks that connect performance and behaviors to financial outcomes, strengthening our pay-for-performance culture

Conduct data-driven modeling, benchmarking, forecasting, and scenario planning to inform recommendations and guide strategic decisions

Monitor market and industry trends, peer benchmarks, and best practices to ensure competitiveness and adaptability

Provide transparency into compensation structures, making it clear how performance and behaviors translate into financial outcomes

Coordinate the enterprise-wide execution of annual compensation cycles—including merit, promotions, variable pay, and equity—to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment across all the enterprise

Develop scalable, efficient processes and tools that enable accurate, timely, and compliant administration of programs

Support compensation due diligence and integration for M&A activities

Support Compensation Committee and Board reporting requirements, including

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing compensation team committed to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

Foster a culture of data-driven decision making and consultative partnership with business and HR leaders

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and HR business partners, providing guidance on complex compensation scenarios and trade-offs

Model collaboration and influence across the enterprise, shaping a compensation culture aligned with company strategy and values

Qualification

Compensation strategyExecutive pay programsData-driven modelingCompensation frameworksCCP certificationHRIS proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skills