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Activision Blizzard · 17 hours ago

Director, Compensation Programs

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$134K/yr - $248K/yr

12+ years exp

Activision Blizzard is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies, and they are seeking a Director, Compensation Programs. This role is responsible for setting and executing the vision for core compensation programs across the company, leading cross-company initiatives, and ensuring compliance and innovation in compensation strategies.

Console GamesGamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesVideo Games

Responsibilities

Direct the planning and execution of global compensation cycles, including annual merit, promotions, bonus, and equity programs, ensuring budget development, process readiness, system optimization and alignment with compensation strategy

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation systems and processes (e.g., Workday, analytics, automation, and reporting tools), driving scalability and efficiency

Champion the use of advanced analytics, data science, and benchmarking to inform compensation decisions, drive program improvements and identify opportunities for innovation

Oversee North America pay transparency programs and partner with international teams on EMEA pay transparency policies; identify potential risks and recommend solutions

Lead pay equity and bias testing analysis, partnering with key stakeholders to identify risks, develop action plans, and monitor progress

Manage compensation activities including salary range reviews, geographic differential updates, minimum wage audits, and cross-company hire/transfer process improvements

Oversee the accuracy and integrity of compensation data in Workday

Develop and implement training and change management strategies to enable effective adoption of compensation programs and systems across the organization

Qualification

Compensation systems expertiseAdvanced analyticsWorkday experienceStakeholder managementProcess optimizationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointData science knowledgeStatistics knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

12+ years of relevant experience, depending on education and experience

Proven track record of leading global compensation programs and technical projects in a multinational or complex organization

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or other quantitative fields

In-depth technical expertise in compensation systems, analytics, and process optimization

Highly organized, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in dynamic, complex environments

Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with experience advising leaders

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data for senior leaders

Resilient and adaptable in a constantly evolving environment

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint required; Workday experience preferred, especially with the Advanced Compensation module

Preferred

Experience in tech, entertainment, gaming, or consulting preferred

Functional knowledge of statistics as applied to business environments preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance

401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance