Compensation Director jobs in Lowell, MA

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.

We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

Job Summary

The Compensation Partner will be responsible for assisting in setting the strategic direction for the compensation function and in implementing that strategy for the company on a global basis. This position will help plan and implement new compensation programs, policies, and procedures. The Compensation Partner will also be responsible for administering the company compensation programs in compliance with company policies and government regulations, as well as ensuring a timely participation in relevant compensation surveys.

Essential Functions

• Assist designing and building an innovative, competitive, and analytically driven global compensation structure and administer the company’s global compensation programs in compliance with company policies and government regulations.

• Benchmark jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.

• Gather data from market-based compensation surveys; uses spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.

• Evaluate and implement job analysis instruments and materials.

• Oversee participation in and use of salary surveys to ensure corporate compensation programs are competitive. Use salary survey data and comp expertise to recommend appropriate comp positioning for key roles.

• Perform market analysis and provide insight for new and existing roles.

• Audit job descriptions for content such as job responsibilities, activities, duties, and requirements and ensure that they have been appropriately assigned to the correct job family and level within the organization.

• Implement analytics for new or existing compensation programs and execute job evaluations and workforce classification projects.

• Plan and manage compensation, program administration, and automation projects for the compensation team.

• Respond to compensation-related questions from managers, HR business partners and recruiters.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and planning to continuously improve our compensation programs and processes.

• Prepare training content and assist in the delivery of training for HR, business leaders and employees, as appropriate.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in business, human resources, or a related field required

• At least eight years of compensation or human resources experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of broad-based compensation programs (base/bonus/LTI), pay for performance, benchmarking/market data, job evaluation, etc.

• Solid understanding of FLSA classification and the ability make determinations.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and a deep interest in analyzing data to drive sound decision-making; Workday experience a plus.

• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.

• Ability to build relationships of trust and interpersonal skills to interact favorably with all levels of business contacts.

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.