Acrisure · 2 days ago
Director of Compensation
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $241K/yr
12+ years expAcrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services. The Director of Compensation plays a strategic role in creating fair and competitive compensation strategies that align with the company’s context, focusing on maximizing the impact of compensation to attract and retain talent.
Financial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech
Responsibilities
Collaborate and provide subject matter expertise in the administration of compensation activities to include, but not be limited to, annual salary review programs, compensation survey analysis and management, policy and procedures development, and ongoing compensation and total rewards education for managers and team members
Analyze trends in compensation-related strategies and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making
Lead market analysis and benchmarking activities
Oversee the design and maintenance of job architecture strategies, including the analysis and integration of acquired organizations’ structures
Performing regular audits of compensation practices to ensure compliance
Generating reports on compensation data, trends, and performance
Working with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to compensation
Implement and manage compensation management systems and related technologies
Provide leadership and direction to compensation professionals aligned with the respective business units and/or talent segments and ensure optimal compensation consulting and support services are available
Effectively utilize competitive intelligence and market data to proactively address compensation challenges that impact the business and maintain a long-term vision and planning perspective
Provide guidance and support to HR business partners and managers on compensation-related inquiries and decisions
Manage a team of compensation professionals - set clear expectations, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and address challenges, as well as foster a positive and productive work environment
Keep current with emerging trends and best practices in the field of compensation by attending conferences and events, reading industry publications, and engaging with professional networks
May collaborate with Leadership to design and administer an Executive Compensation program
May collaborate with HR and leadership teams to design short and long-term incentive programs that motivate employee engagement and performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
12+ years of professional experience with 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation management in organizations with employee populations of ≥5,000 and a diverse portfolio of business units
5+ years of experience managing a team of compensation professionals
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful compensation programs
Expertise in compensation analysis and benchmarking tools
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools
Familiarity with HRIS and compensation management systems, ideally Workday and PayFactors
Strong knowledge of compensation trends, practices, and regulations
Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies and salary survey participation
Analytical thinker with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and present insights to influence senior leadership
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and engaging effective teams
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, self-awareness and strong work ethic
Preferred
Certification in compensation management (e.g., CCP) or related field
Experience in a high-growth environment, enabling the rapid maturing of organizational compensation practices
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Fertility benefits
Wellness resources
Paid sick time
Generous paid time off and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Complimentary Calm app subscription
Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Commuter benefits
Employee discount programs
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents)
Legal plan options
Pet insurance coverage
Company
Acrisure
Acrisure offers financial services solutions for insurance, reinsurance, real estate, cyber services, and asset and wealth management.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.37BKey Investors
Bain Capital Special SituationsAbu Dhabi Investment AuthorityBDT & MSD Partners
2025-06-06Debt Financing· $550M
2025-05-20Private Equity· $2.1B
2024-06-05Debt Financing· $1.6B
Leadership Team
Greg Williams
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Mark Wassersug
Chief Technology Officer
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