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Arrow International, Inc. · 1 day ago

Director of Compensation

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Arrow International, Inc. is seeking a Director of Compensation to build and lead their compensation function. This role involves developing compensation structures and overseeing payroll operations to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail

Responsibilities

Build and implement Arrow’s compensation framework, including job leveling, salary ranges, compensation ratios, and internal equity structure

Lead the annual merit and bonus planning cycles, including preparation of bonus files, compensation modeling, and collaboration with Finance and HR

Conduct ongoing market benchmarking and pay equity analyses to ensure competitive and fair compensation practices

Support performance review cycles with compensation guidance and recommendations

Provide leaders with clear, data-driven compensation insights to support hiring, promotions, and organizational planning

Develop compensation reports and models that support budgeting, headcount planning, and workforce strategy

Conduct periodic headcount audits and partner with Finance on organizational structure, staffing models, and compensation forecasting

Ensure alignment between compensation programs and financial targets, including bonus/merit modeling and salary budget planning

Support reconciliation of payroll and headcount data with Finance each month

Lead, develop, and support the payroll team

Partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs meet organizational needs

Present compensation strategy, recommendations, and insights to the CFO and senior leadership

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism

Provide leadership and direction to the payroll function through the Payroll Manager and Payroll Processor

Ensure payroll practices remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with internal financial reporting needs

Support system upgrades, vendor evaluations, and process improvements at a strategic level

Oversee headcount, departmental coding, and payroll data consistency for budgeting and financial reporting

Qualification

Compensation designCompensation modelingLeadership experiencePayroll operations knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsConfidentialityCollaborationFast-paced environment