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Robert Half

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United States , San Diego

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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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:

  • 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

Nice to have:

  • Experience working across multi-entity or integrated organizations preferred
  • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro strongly preferred
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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