Crosscountry Consulting
Director of Compensation
McLean, VA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$190k-$260kDetected 47 days ago
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Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest - one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too.
- We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success.
- Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine a competitive, equitable, and market-aligned compensation philosophy that supports the firm's business and talent objectives.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing compensation team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Continuously enhance compensation processes and leverage Workday capabilities to improve efficiency, scalability, and the user experience for HR partners and leaders.
- Market Intelligence & Compensation Design
- Lead participation in compensation surveys and conduct ongoing market analyses to ensure compensation programs remain competitive across geographies, industries, and talent segments.
- Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to align compensation philosophy, market positioning, recruiting practices, and candidate messaging. Provide compensation guidance and training to support consistent and compliant hiring decisions.
- Lead compensation-related due diligence, integration planning, harmonization efforts, and retention strategies associated with mergers and acquisitions.
- Design and administer specialized compensation programs, including retention awards, sign-on incentives, and project-based incentive plans.
- Leverage Workday and other analytical tools to develop reporting, dashboards, and insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to enhance reporting, analytics, process efficiency, and decision support capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- For applicants located in Virginia, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role.
- For applicants located in Virginia, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $190,000-$260,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits. #LI-BW1 #LI-Hybrid Benefits Summary The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- flexible spending accounts
- and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
Nice to have
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or equivalent strongly preferred.
- and a 401(k) with company matching.
Compensation
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine a competitive, equitable, and market-aligned compensation philosophy that supports the firm's business and talent objectives.
- Serve as the firm's primary compensation advisor, providing thought leadership and guidance to executive leadership, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on compensation strategy, market trends, and pay decisions.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing compensation team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Translate evolving business priorities, including the firm's AI consulting growth strategy, into effective compensation programs that attract and retain specialized talent.
- Own and manage the end-to-end annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, salary structure adjustments, and annual incentive program administration.
- Ensure all compensation programs are executed accurately, efficiently, and within approved budgets and governance standards.
Benefits
- https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.
- Partner with Finance and business leadership to develop bonus program designs, funding recommendations, and payout models aligned with organizational and individual performance.
- Build and maintain compensation models to support workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, compensation analysis, and pay equity reviews.
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