Lead as the AVP, Compensation, translating strategy into division-specific programs at Pacific Life. Collaborate globally with leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and effective pay solutions.
Responsibilities
Act as the principal compensation advisor to senior leaders and HR Business Partners for all divisions, aligning pay programs to strategy, financial outcomes, and talent priorities
Influence and guide decision‑making through data‑driven insights, external benchmarks, and scenario modeling
Oversee the design and administration of sales incentive plans that reinforce business performance metrics, risk balance, and pay‑for‑performance
Collaborate with senior leadership, HR business partners, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and provide strategic compensation solutions that attract, motivate, and retain top talent
Lead division‑level execution of the annual compensation review (merit, promotions, adjustments, and variable pay), ensuring accuracy, equity, and compliance
Monitor plan effectiveness and recommend changes based on performance distribution, competitiveness, and employee experience
Conduct and synthesize market benchmarking and job evaluations; ensure roles are leveled and mapped consistently to the global job architecture and salary structures
Monitor internal equity and lead remediation plans; ensure practices meet evolving regulatory and disclosure requirements
Lead and develop a high‑performing team of compensation professionals supporting the divisions and sales organizations; foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree and/or CCP preferred
10+ years of progressive compensation experience with substantial business partnership responsibilities, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Expertise in market pricing, incentive plan design, job evaluation/architecture, and annual compensation cycles
Proven success advising senior leaders in a matrixed, global environment—ideally within financial services or insurance
Proven experience working in a global, matrixed organization, ideally within the financial services or insurance industry
Advanced analytical fluency (Excel/Sheets; data visualization), with experience in Workday or similar HCM; familiarity with major survey providers
Exceptional communication, consulting, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills; high integrity and discretion
High integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
Benefits
Your Benefits Start Day 1
Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
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