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Director of Compensation
Director of CompensationCBIZ • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Director of Compensation

Director of Compensation

CBIZ • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Essential Functions and Primary Duties
  • Working closely with business leaders, articulate a compensation philosophy that supports sustainable growth and drives performance.
  • Partner with business and functional leaders to embed compensation philosophy into business planning, talent management, and workforce strategies.
  • Lead the design and governance of executive and leadership pay programs (base salary, short- and long-term incentives, equity, and recognition awards) in alignment with regulatory, market, and performance requirements.
  • Build and maintain transparent compensation frameworks that connect performance and behaviors to financial outcomes, strengthening our pay-for-performance culture.
  • Conduct data-driven modeling, benchmarking, forecasting, and scenario planning to inform recommendations and guide strategic decisions.
  • Monitor market and industry trends, peer benchmarks, and best practices to ensure competitiveness and adaptability.
  • Provide transparency into compensation structures, making it clear how performance and behaviors translate into financial outcomes.
  • Coordinate the enterprise-wide execution of annual compensation cycles-including merit, promotions, variable pay, and equity-to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment across all the enterprise.
  • Develop scalable, efficient processes and tools that enable accurate, timely, and compliant administration of programs.
  • Support compensation due diligence and integration for M&A activities.
  • Support Compensation Committee and Board reporting requirements, including
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing compensation team committed to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Foster a culture of data-driven decision making and consultative partnership with business and HR leaders.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and HR business partners, providing guidance on complex compensation scenarios and trade-offs.
  • Model collaboration and influence across the enterprise, shaping a compensation culture aligned with company strategy and values.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • CCP certification preferred.
  • 8 years of progressive compensation experience with at least 6 years in a leadership role within the professional services or similar industry.
  • Deep understanding of compensation structures in professional services, including commission-based and incentive pay frameworks.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting compensation (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EBA Guidelines, SEC rules).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with a proven track record of influencing and advising stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with HRIS and compensation planning tools (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data into strategic insights.
  • Must be able to travel based on business needs.


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Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in related field
  • 8 years of experience in related field
  • 6 years supervisory experience
  • Certification preferred
  • Ability to manage deadlines
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize accurately
  • Proficient use of applicable technology
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally (and externally as applicable)
  • Proven high level of business integrity, client service and leadership skills
  • Must be able to travel based on department needs


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ABOUT US

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
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