Compensation Director

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in Overland Park, KS, and assisting them search for a new Compensation Director. The Compensation Director position is charged with providing world class compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. This is an opportunity to build upon existing infrastructure and processes and add new insights, ideas and operational excellence.

Schedule: primarily on-site in Overland Park, KS. Relocation to Overland Park, KS or the Kansas City metro would be required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead with Vision: Design and execute a forward-thinking compensation strategy that aligns with our business goals and fuels organizational success.
• Build Impactful Programs: Develop and launch dynamic compensation initiatives—including incentive plans, salary structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks—that support career growth and internal equity.
• Be the Market Expert: Leverage deep analysis of industry benchmarks, market trends, and internal data to ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and future-ready.
• Own the Planning Cycle: Drive the annual compensation planning process, including executive compensation, merit increases, bonuses, and equity reviews, in close partnership with business leaders.
• Deliver Insights: Create and maintain robust analytics and reporting across merit, performance calibration, incentive calculations, and specialized programs.
• Champion Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all compensation practices meet legal and regulatory standards while staying ahead of emerging trends.
• Lead Strategic Projects: Spearhead high-impact compensation initiatives that shape our evolving workforce strategy.
• Partner & Influence: Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, offering strategic guidance on compensation decisions and policy interpretation.
• Communicate with Clarity: Develop engaging communication strategies and tools that help employees and managers understand and appreciate our compensation philosophy.
• Educate & Empower: Create training materials and guidelines that support informed decision-making and foster transparency.
• Be the Go-To Expert: Act as the subject matter authority on compensation best practices, trends, and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, finance or related field
• 10+ years progressively responsible compensation experience
• 2+ years Executive Compensation experience
• Experience working in a publicly traded company environment, including leadership of the compensation committee and direct interaction with the board of directors

Additional Experience:

• Provide coaching and consultation to HR partners and business leaders on compensation matters
• Provide leadership and structure with respect to compensation committee meetings and procedures
• Oversight of all compensation vendor relationships, including budget management, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analytics
• Strong financial acumen and strategic planning skills
• Expert knowledge and experience with compensation principles and regulations
• Incumbent must be strong at maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, have a collaborative approach and work effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Strategic leader, ability to develop a high performing team and culture that works collaboratively across the organization
• Strong analytical skills combined with effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced skills in HRIS systems and compensation tools
• Preferred: Master’s Degree or MBA