Director, Global Compensation

Summary

Join Lyra Health as their Director, Global Compensation, a key leadership role within the People team. You will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and administration of all global compensation programs. This role demands a highly experienced and analytical professional with extensive knowledge of broad-based and executive compensation, sales compensation, and equity programs. A critical focus will be integrating existing programs into a globally-minded structure and developing new programs in various geographies. You will drive a compensation philosophy that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent while ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills are essential. This position offers flexibility, allowing for work from the Burlingame, CA headquarters, hybrid arrangements, or fully remote within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Extensive experience designing and managing global broad-based compensation programs
• Proven experience with executive compensation design and administration
• Strong foundational knowledge of sales compensation principles
• In-depth knowledge of equity compensation vehicles and administration
• Demonstrated proficiency with Workday HCM, specifically in compensation modules
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with all levels of an organization, including senior executives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced, global environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of global broad-based compensation programs, including base pay structures, annual incentive plans, and long-term incentive plans
• Manage and administer executive compensation programs, including executive salary, bonus, and equity plans, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Partner with our Go To Market Operations team to ensure sales compensation plans that align with overall compensation philosophy and talent objectives
• Partner with the Equity team to ensure equity compensation programs deliver value and align to overall compensation philosophy
• Serve as a subject matter expert for compensation within Workday, leveraging its capabilities for efficient program administration, reporting, and analysis
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and benchmarking to ensure the competitiveness of compensation programs across all levels and regions
• Develop and maintain compensation policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international regulations
• Partner with HR Business Partners, legal, finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure compensation programs support organizational goals
• Lead and mentor a team of compensation professionals, fostering their growth and development
• Manage relationships with external compensation consultants and vendors
• Assist with preparation of compensation-related materials for review by Executive Leadership, the Compensation and Talent Committee and the Board of Directors as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
• Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
• Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
• Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401K retirement benefits
• Monthly tech allowance
• We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, free food, regular community celebration…and more!