Senior Director, Compensation

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Compensation will lead the design, development, and execution of a comprehensive compensation strategy to support Dallas College’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate high-performing talent. This role will serve as the organization’s primary subject matter expert on compensation philosophy, market competitiveness, job architecture, and pay practices.

Reporting directly to the Associate Deputy Chief of Total Rewards, this leader will provide strategic direction and thought leadership in the design and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, variable pay, incentive structures, and pay equity initiatives. The Senior Director will also oversee compensation operations, drive data-informed decision-making, and ensure alignment between pay practices and organizational goals, workforce strategy, and fiscal stewardship.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, design, and administration, including base pay structures, incentive programs, and market benchmarking.

• Strong knowledge of job architecture, job evaluation methodologies, and salary structure design.

• Advanced understanding of compensation analytics, including modeling, forecasting, and use of market data to inform pay decisions.

• Demonstrated experience leading pay equity analyses and implementing compliant, defensible compensation practices.

• Knowledge of applicable compensation regulations (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act) and emerging pay transparency requirements.

• Ability to design and implement merit, incentives, and performance-based pay programs aligned with organizational priorities.

• Experience advising senior leadership on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, and organizational design impacts.

• Proven ability to lead large-scale compensation projects, such as market studies, pay structure redesigns, or classification reviews.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost modeling, and alignment of compensation programs with fiscal constraints.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential compensation matters with sound judgment and discretion.

• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present effectively to executives and stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.