Onsite AVP, Compensation – Program Design and Delivery

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About the role

  • AVP of Compensation at Pacific Life designing and delivering global compensation programs. Collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to align compensation with business strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of global base and broad-based variable compensation programs across the organization, ensuring alignment with business strategy and market competitiveness.
  • 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.
  • Develop and communicate global compensation philosophies, policies, and guidelines to ensure clarity, consistency, and transparency throughout the organization.
  • Oversee the annual compensation review cycle, ensuring processes are efficient, equitable, and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Develop processes and conduct annual market benchmarking, job evaluations, and competitive analysis to inform compensation decisions and maintain Pacific Life’s position as an employer of choice.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics and best practices to enhance program effectiveness and employee experience.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and ensure all compensation programs comply with applicable laws and governance standards.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of compensation professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP) preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation program design and delivery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Expert knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proven experience working in a global, matrixed organization, ideally within the financial services or insurance industry.
  • High integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 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

Job title

AVP, Compensation – Program Design and Delivery

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$216,000 - $264,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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