Compensation Director

Compensation Director

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Morton Salt has an opportunity for a Compensation Director who will lead the design, implementation, and administration of our compensation programs in support of the company's total rewards philosophy. This key role will shape total rewards initiatives that attract and retain exceptional talent while driving business results and maintaining compliance. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to build compensation programs motivating high performance and supporting growth.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Proactively develop and implement compensation programs including incentive plans, salary structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks
• Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, industry benchmarks, and internal data to assess the competitiveness and effectiveness of existing compensation programs
• Drive the annual compensation planning process to include merit increase, bonus, and internal equity recommendations through thoughtful analysis and consultation with business partners
• Collect, analyze, and maintain analytical reports including annual merit, performance calibration, short-term incentive calculations, sales and marketing incentives, and special incentives
• Manage compensation functions including survey participation, market pricing, job evaluation, and other initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation
• Lead other compensation-related projects, as required
• Partner with leaders on compensation-related matters, providing guidance and consultation on compensation policies and practices
• Create clear communication strategies to educate employees and managers about compensation programs
• Develop compensation guidelines, tools, and training materials
• Serve as subject matter expert on compensation philosophy and best practices