Director of Compensation

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do

We are seeking a Director of Compensation to join our team

Salary range: $145,00-$155,000 depending on experience This is a remote position available for candidates residing in PA, DE, MD, NJ, OH, FL, TX, and VA

Position Details: The Director of Compensation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organization’s enterprise-wide compensation and total rewards programs

This role designs, implements, administers, and continuously improves compensation structures, policies, and practices to support organizational strategy, workforce attraction and retention, fiscal sustainability, and regulatory compliance

The Director partners closely with Finance, People Operations, Organizational Development, and Operations to ensure compensation programs are equitable, competitive, data-driven, and aligned with business and labor objectives

The Director of Compensation will: Lead the organization’s compensation strategy, philosophy, job architecture, and governance framework in partnership with Executive HR leadership Design, implement, and oversee all direct compensation programs (executive, exempt, non-exempt, incentive, and merit) Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on complex compensation matters across all leadership levels Manage and develop the Compensation team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and daily operations Partner with Finance on compensation budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and workforce planning Oversee compensation processes including annual review cycles, job leveling, market pricing, internal equity analyses, and incentive programs Ensure compliance, manage vendor relationships, and lead compensation analytics, reporting, audits, and HR systems alignment Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support