Director of Compensation

Description Robert Half is partnering with a publicly traded engineering and services organization in the San Diego area that is seeking an experienced Director of Compensation to join their team on a long-term contract / contract-to-hire basis. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape and execute a unified compensation strategy during a significant period of organizational alignment, integration, and growth. The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, enjoys building structure through change, and brings deep expertise in compensation design and job architecture. What You'll Do In this role, you will serve as a key leader supporting the organization's compensation strategy and harmonization efforts across multiple business units. You will partner closely with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to design scalable, equitable, and market-competitive compensation programs.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Lead the compensation workstream for a large-scale organizational alignment initiative, ensuring delivery of key milestones and implementation objectives. + Design and refine job architecture frameworks, including job titling, leveling structures, and pay grade systems across multiple business groups. + Evaluate existing compensation programs and recommend improvements that enhance internal equity, external competitiveness, and operational consistency. + Conduct market pricing, compensation benchmarking, and survey analysis to inform salary structures and compensation strategy. + Partner with HR leaders and business stakeholders to develop practical, business-aligned compensation solutions. + Oversee compensation administration activities, including job evaluations, pay practice reviews, and policy guidance for managers and HR partners. + Support compensation data and process harmonization across HR systems, including ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro, as applicable. + Collaborate with benefits and total rewards partners to ensure alignment across broader compensation and rewards initiatives. Requirements What We're Looking For + 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation and/or total rewards + Strong background in mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or organizational restructuring + Proven experience designing job architecture, leveling frameworks, and compensation structures + Hands-on expertise in market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis + Ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving, and complex organizational environments + Experience working across multi-entity or integrated organizations preferred + Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro strongly preferred + Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .