Senior Director, Global Compensation

Role Summary

Senior Director, Global Compensation – This role provides leadership and direction for the functional design and administration of Elanco’s global compensation programs. Ensures programs align with business objectives, attract, motivate, and retain key talent, and remain compliant with regulatory requirements.

This is a highly strategic, cross-functional position that works with HR, Finance, and Legal to understand talent and business needs and develop solutions. The role articulates the compensation strategy to senior leadership. Reports to the Executive Director, Global Total Rewards and leads a team of 7 compensation professionals globally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market practices, trends, and legal requirements; lead initiatives to keep compensation programs market-competitive, financially sound, and legally compliant.
• Provide leadership and direct supervision of the Compensation team, coaching and performance management.
• Partner with HR leadership to design and implement the future Compensation operating model, leveraging the Elanco Business Services team for efficiencies.
• Assess effectiveness of current compensation programs; recommend modifications and evolve the global job architecture.
• Lead annual compensation planning with HRIS and HR Operations for salary surveys and budget planning.
• Develop communication strategies to educate employees about compensation.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation governance across the employee lifecycle.
• Manage vendor relationships; solicit compensation program RFPs as needed.
• Leverage technology to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field.
• Required: 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation programs management, with 5+ years in a leadership role in a large global organization.
• Preferred: Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
• Financial acumen and ability to present financial data to senior leaders.
• Experience implementing large global compensation architecture and solutions.
• Experience managing and developing remote teams.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence at executive levels
• Partnering and collaboration across functions
• Change leadership and adaptability in complex environments
• Workday HRIS experience (preferred)
• M&A-related compensation integration experience (preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Location: Elanco Global Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
• Ability to flex schedule for a global, matrixed business
• Travel: Up to 10%