Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 2 days ago
Director Compensation
Oakwood, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expWayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a strategic Compensation leader to shape the company’s pay philosophy and build scalable programs. This role will lead the enterprise-wide Compensation function, guiding leaders on how compensation supports performance, growth, and culture while overseeing a talented team focused on delivering fair and competitive pay practices.
Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale
Hiring Manager
Miranda T.
Responsibilities
Build and evolve a competitive compensation strategy that supports our business goals and a high-performance culture
Lead the design of base pay, incentives, and long-term reward programs
Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes to guide leaders and executives
Oversee market pricing, job evaluation, pay equity reviews, and annual compensation planning
Partner with senior leaders and the Board’s Human Capital Committee on executive compensation and governance needs
Develop clear, user-friendly processes that ensure fairness and consistency across the enterprise
Lead and develop a high-performing Compensation Center of Excellence (COE), with an emphasis on operational excellence, continuous enhancement of processes, and strategic use of technology to increase transparency, accuracy, and efficiency across all compensation programs
Mentor and coach a team of analysts and compensation experts
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success
Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS to deliver seamless total rewards solutions
Collaborate with HRIS to maximize Workday and other tools for automation and efficiency
Translate complex compensation concepts into simple, clear messages for leaders and employees
Qualification
Required
10+ years of compensation experience, including leading a team in a corporate setting
Deep expertise in compensation design, benchmarking, analytics, and program governance
Strong business acumen, communication skills, and executive presence
Experience leading compensation transformation initiatives and supporting technology-enabled solutions
Ability to simplify the complex, influence without friction, and build trust across all levels of the organization
Preferred
Workday Advanced Compensation experience strongly preferred
CCP, CECP, or similar certifications are a plus
Company
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces and sells animal feeds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin McDaniel
President and Chief Executive Officer
T.J. Wolfe
Chief Financial Officer
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