United Talent Agency

Director, Compensation

Los Angeles, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$190k-$225kDetected 64 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementHRISCompensationLeadershipCommunication

About the role

This position reports to the SVP of Total Rewards, People Systems & Operations and plays a critical role in shaping UTA's total rewards philosophy and programs.
The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $225,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent.

Lead day-to-day compensation operations across our diverse business units, including market pricing, role leveling, career ladder development, and FLSA compliance reviews.
Conduct ongoing market intelligence and industry benchmarking to ensure pay competitiveness, inform program enhancements, and maintain best-in-class compensation practices.
Apply compensation philosophy and principles to design, implement, and maintain key compensation programs.
Collaborate with Senior Leadership and the People Team to develop, pilot, and implement innovative compensation programs that support current and future business objectives.
Lead or support cross-People Team initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with broader People and business strategies.
Partner with People Systems & Data Management teams on compensation systems development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance, driving data accuracy and usability.
Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
Competitive programs to support your well-being
In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of our global compensation programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, scalable and aligned with business goals.

Prior consulting experience is a plus.
Strong analytical, modeling, and data-driven skills, with HCM experience (Workday preferred) and survey aggregators (CompAnalyst preferred).
Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation module is also a plus.
Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field
CCP or advanced degree preferred.

Direct the annual merit and bonus planning process, including timeline development, system configuration, communications, and analysis of outcomes.
Proven track record designing and rolling out compensation programs, job architectures, and salary structures that drive business results.
The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $225,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

You will own the end-to-end annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus, and other incentives programs, while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to drive pay-for-performance strategies.
This role also includes building frameworks for job architecture, salary structures, incentive programs, analyzing market data, and advising on pay equity and total rewards strategy.
Support the SVP of Total Rewards, People Systems & HR Operations in shaping the overall compensation function, including team development and process enhancements, ensuring alignment with company strategy and culture.
Deep expertise in base and variable compensation, including managing large-scale merit and bonus cycles across diverse business units.
Hands-on experience with market benchmarking, pay equity, and incentive program design, using insights to shape strategy and inform leadership decisions.

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