Director, Compensation, Benefits & Global Mobility

About the role

The IRC is looking for a Director, Compensation, Benefits & Global Mobility to lead this function in support of its strategy and mission. As part of the HR leadership team, the Director oversees the global compensation, benefits and global mobility strategy, keeping the organization competitive, equitable and proactive in designing and implementing its programs and policies. The role suits someone with specialized experience in international compensation, benefits and global mobility, including integrating international and US programs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the IRC business and ensure compensation, benefits and global mobility philosophy, strategy and plans are aligned.
• Own compensation guidelines, including pay action eligibility and boundaries, so employees are treated equitably.
• Drive annual review, documentation and training of salary planning, working with country directors, executives and Finance.
• Drive the design of benefits plans and own the management of compensation and benefits programs, including recurring administration.
• Own the job architecture and ensure employees are accurately mapped in Workday and other systems.
• Own global mobility policy, practice and process, including assignment benefits and services and the use of IRC funding.
• Lead, mentor and coach direct reports, and champion the adoption of AI tools in staff workflows.

Required profile

• 15+ years of progressive P&C-related experience, with at least 10 years leading a compensation, benefits or global mobility team in a global environment.
• Experience with US program design, regulatory requirements and market practices.
• Preferred: experience in a nonprofit/NGO setting, exposure to an executive compensation committee, and experience with global HRIS systems such as Workday.
• Preferred: experience with US labor unions and global unions/works councils.
• Excellent management, leadership, analytical and project management skills, and superb written and verbal communication.
• Limited travel required.