Director Compensation (Overland Park)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in Overland Park, KS, and assisting them search for a new Compensation Director. The Compensation Director position is charged with providing world class compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. This is an opportunity to build upon existing infrastructure and processes and add new insights, ideas and operational excellence.

Schedule : primarily on-site in Overland Park, KS. Relocation to Overland Park, KS or the Kansas City metro would be required.

Responsibilities :

• Lead with Vision : Design and execute a forward-thinking compensation strategy that aligns with our business goals and fuels organizational success.
• Build Impactful Programs : Develop and launch dynamic compensation initiativesincluding incentive plans, salary structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworksthat support career growth and internal equity.
• Be the Market Expert : Leverage deep analysis of industry benchmarks, market trends, and internal data to ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and future-ready.
• Own the Planning Cycle : Drive the annual compensation planning process, including executive compensation, merit increases, bonuses, and equity reviews, in close partnership with business leaders.
• Deliver Insights : Create and maintain robust analytics and reporting across merit, performance calibration, incentive calculations, and specialized programs.
• Champion Compliance & Best Practices : Ensure all compensation practices meet legal and regulatory standards while staying ahead of emerging trends.
• Lead Strategic Projects : Spearhead high-impact compensation initiatives that shape our evolving workforce strategy.
• Partner & Influence : Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, offering strategic guidance on compensation decisions and policy interpretation.
• Communicate with Clarity : Develop engaging communication strategies and tools that help employees and managers understand and appreciate our compensation philosophy.
• Educate & Empower : Create training materials and guidelines that support informed decision-making and foster transparency.
• Be the Go-To Expert : Act as the subject matter authority on compensation best practices, trends, and strategy.

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