United Talent Agency · 1 hour ago
Director, Compensation
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expUnited Talent Agency (UTA) is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Compensation to join their dynamic People team. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of global compensation programs while partnering with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to drive pay-for-performance strategies.
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Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day compensation operations across our diverse business units, including market pricing, role leveling, career ladder development, and FLSA compliance reviews
Manage the annual merit and bonus planning process, including timeline development, system configuration, communications, and analysis of outcomes
Apply compensation philosophy and principles to design, implement, and maintain key compensation programs
Collaborate with Senior Leadership and the People Team to develop, pilot, and implement innovative compensation programs that support current and future business objectives
Conduct ongoing market intelligence and industry benchmarking to ensure pay competitiveness, inform program enhancements, and maintain best-in-class compensation practices
Lead or support cross-People Team initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with broader People and business strategies
Partner with People Systems teams on compensation systems development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance, driving data accuracy and usability
Work closely with stakeholders across People, Legal, Finance, and business leadership to continuously improve compensation processes with a focus on efficiency, quality, and scalability
Support the SVP of Total Rewards and People Systems in shaping the overall compensation function, including team development and process enhancements, ensuring alignment with company strategy and culture
Qualification
Required
10+ years of compensation experience, including 3+ years of direct management and/or leading project teams. Prior consulting experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field; CCP or advanced degree preferred
Deep expertise in base and variable compensation, including managing large-scale merit and bonus cycles across diverse business units
Proven track record designing and rolling out compensation programs, job architectures, and salary structures that drive business results
Strong analytical, modeling, and data-driven skills, with experience in HRIS and compensation systems like Workday and CompAnalyst
Hands-on experience with market benchmarking, pay equity, and incentive program design, using insights to shape strategy and inform leadership decisions
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills — able to influence executives and translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Skilled in project management and process optimization, driving efficiency, scalability, and consistency across global teams
Business-savvy, with a solid understanding of financial implications and budget impact of compensation programs
Preferred
CCP or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
The opportunity to do the best work of your career
Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
Competitive programs to support your well-being
Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow
Company
United Talent Agency
United Talent Agency is a talent and literary agency representing actors, writers, directors, producers, recording artists and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
EQT
2022-07-18Secondary Market
2018-08-07Series Unknown
Leadership Team
David Kramer
Chief Executive Officer
Claudia Russo
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Recent News
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