Director of Compensation

Sparks Group has partnered with a leading Government Contractor seeking a Senior Director of Compensation. If you have 7+ years of experience in compensation management with significant experience in developing and administering sales compensation plans including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, along with executive compensation expertise, this is the ideal role for you.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and implementation of compensation strategies, policies, and programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.Design, communicate, implement, and administer sales compensation plans, including bonus structures, commissions, and other incentives.Provide guidance and oversight on executive compensation programs, including long-term incentives, equity awards, and executive pay benchmarking.Analyze and benchmark compensation data to ensure competitive positioning in the marketplace.Collaborate with senior leadership to design compensation plans that align with business goals, performance, and market trends.Conduct thorough pay equity analysis and work to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all levels.Write, update, and maintain compensation policy documents, ensuring they are clear, compliant, and aligned with company goals.Provide expert guidance and counsel to HR business partners, managers, and leadership on compensation matters.Oversee the development and maintenance of compensation-related reports, dashboards, and metrics.Lead the administration of annual compensation review cycles, including salary planning, merit increases, and bonus programs.Manage the creation and maintenance of salary ranges and structures to ensure internal consistency and external competitiveness.Stay current with compensation trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and competitiveness.Drive projects and initiatives that streamline and improve compensation processes and systems.Utilize Workday compensation tools to administer and manage compensation programs effectively.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).7+ years of experience in compensation management, with a strong background in designing and implementing compensation programs, including sales compensation and executive compensation.In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, market trends, and relevant legislation (e.g., FLSA, EEO, FMLA).Proven experience developing, communicating, implementing, and administering sales compensation plans (bonuses, commissions, incentives).Understanding of pricing and labor category analysis and market pricing within a government contractor setting and proposal response activities.Experience in designing and managing executive compensation programs.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.Advanced proficiency in compensation tools, HRIS (especially Workday), MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and Sharepoint.Ability to write, update, and maintain clear and compliant compensation policy documents.Ability to think strategically and act tactically with a focus on delivering high-quality results.Highly focused on data quality and producing first-class, well considered and comprehensive work product. Able to make solid judgement working with and engaging cross-functional resources while communicating with stakeholders in all projects and processes.Preferred Qualifications:Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is required, PHR and SHRM-CP certificationExperience with Workday HRIS or comparable systems