Global Compensation Lead

Summary

Join Quantinuum, the world's largest integrated quantum company, as their Global Compensation Lead! Based in Broomfield, CO/Brooklyn Park, MN (with hybrid/remote potential), you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing global compensation strategies. This senior-level position requires extensive experience in global compensation, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of relevant regulations. You will lead year-end processes, conduct benchmarking, support job design, and partner with vendors. The role also involves developing communication plans, providing training, and acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Quantinuum offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedule, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in a senior compensation consultant role with global responsibilities required
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of global compensation programs, including base pay structures, variable pay, and equity compensation
• Lead year-end processes to include budgeting, modeling, communications, requirement design, tool implementation as well as training and consulting to key partners and the business
• Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitiveness and compliance with local regulations across diverse markets
• Support job design and evaluation, job family creation as well as annual and ad-hoc job matching in support of appropriate pricing
• Partner with existing external vendors on services provided and billing and with potential new vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Contribute and analysis data from multiple survey sources to keep a pulse on market and pay trends
• Stay current with global regulations and industry trends related to compensation and benefits
• Develop policies and procedures that comply with legal requirements and mitigate potential risks associated with compensation practices
• Utilization of various tools and systems to create and drive robust models and data as part of large projects and processes such as year-end, structure design and equity analysis work
• Utilize data-driven insights to assess the effectiveness of compensation programs, identify trends, and recommend adjustments to support organizational goals and employee satisfaction
• Experience enhancing and/or implementing compensation systems and reporting tools
• Develop communication plans and content to effectively communicate programs to managers and employees globally
• Provide guidance and training to key partners such as HR, finance, legal teams, HR Technology and managers to ensure consistent understanding and implementation of policies and programs
• Partner effectively and provide training and consultation with talent Acquisition on both internal and external offers
• Build relationships with our business leaders and HR partners acting as a trusted advisor providing consultation and solutions to address business challenges
• Help design and implement compensation initiatives which may include mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring activities, ensuring smooth integration and alignment with company standards
• Provide project management leadership on key processes and projects such as year-end, mid-year, structure building market approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree and certifications (e.g., CCP, CBP) strongly preferred
• Proven successful experience in compensation aspects including exposure to international/global working environment
• Some Knowledge and applied practice of executive compensation and deferred compensation
• Strong modeling and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, and make strategic recommendations
• Detail-oriented providing accurate reporting and results
• Experience with HRIS and other tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels
• Strong understanding of the FLSA, ACA, compliance, and other relevant People-related policies and laws is desirable, with a demonstrated ability to research and understand compliance Sales Compensation experience
• CCP Certified
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions from due diligence to integration

Benefits

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts