Director, Global Compensation

Summary of Role/Team:

WEX is seeking a Director of Compensation to lead the design, execution, and management of our compensation programs. This role requires a forward-thinking, data-driven, analytical mindset with a strong foundation in data modeling, compensation strategy, and business partnership. Technical expertise in compensation modeling, data science, analytics and dashboards. 

This role will focus on delivering high-impact, scalable compensation solutions, emphasizing compensation modeling, benchmarking, and advanced analytics to support informed business decision-making. This role with manage 2 direct reports.

This is a US-based remote role with minimal travel.

What you'll do:

Compensation 

• Lead the execution of global compensation programs aligned with the global Total Rewards strategy, with focus on base pay, short-term incentives, job architecture, leveling and benchmarking

• Develop sophisticated financial and compensation models, scenario planning, and cost scenarios to support leaders make informed compensation decisions and workforce planning

• Utilize Python, SQL, or other analytical tools to analyze large datasets, automate compensation workflows, and deliver insights

• Provide recommendations to leaders on pay positioning, retention strategies, compensation policies, and workforce design

• Partner with Finance, HRBPs, legal and senior leaders to align compensation strategies with broader business and talent objectives 

• Conduct market benchmarking using compensation surveys and internal equity analysis; ensure alignment with pay transparency requirements

Harmonization Projects

• Oversee annual merit cycles from planning to completion

• Work on process evolution and improvement with HR partners and HR Technology

• Build job families, leveling, and salary ranges

• Build career tracks for individual contributors and management

• Ensure compliance with pay regulations and support evolving pay transparency initiatives

• Design and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions using business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, or similar) to track program effectiveness and support decision-making

Team Management

• Build, manage, and develop a small team of compensation analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous growth and learning 

• Coach mentoring, and develop the broad based compensation team

What you'll bring:

• Undergraduate degree in business, economics,  or a related field

• 15+ years of experience in compensation, or compensation management consulting

• 5+ years of people management experience, including coaching, developing, and growing talent

• Strong fluency in data analysis tools, including proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets 

• Experience with compensation survey providers (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW) and job leveling methodologies and frameworks

• Strategic thinker who can translate business goals into actionable compensation strategies

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Python, SQL, and analytical tools (Looker/Tableau)

• Master’s in Human Resources or MBA

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition