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Director, Compensation

Yahoo

Yahoo

Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Jan 14, 2025
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

The Director of Compensation will be responsible for leading the design, governance and administration of Yahoo’s broad-based compensation programs globally. Objectives for this role will include reimagining our compensation programs to align with Yahoo’s transformation and long-term strategy, driving operational process improvements, and improving the scalability of program tools. This role requires working with global business owners in HR, Legal, Sales, Finance, and Business Operations teams to ensure the proper comp program design, calculation, delivery and execution. Cross-team coordination and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, review and oversight of Yahoo’s compensation programs in collaboration with senior leadership and other key stakeholders

  • End-to-end ownership of developing global compensation programs

  • Owner of the administration, documentation, communication and training of the programs, while ensuring operational excellence, insight and efficiency.

  • Perform in-depth data analysis to determine the effectiveness of current compensation programs and make viable recommendations to support changing business needs

  • Actively manage and mentor a team

  • Function as subject matter expert on global comp programs

  • Be a change leader to dramatically improve the effectiveness of our broad-based compensation programs through process improvements based on data driven analysis with quality output and resource usage across the operations team

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years compensation experience

  • 2+ years management experience

  • Strong excel skills required

  • Experience in a Compensation Consulting and/or Financial Analyst role

  • Experience in leading compensation projects globally

  • Experience in optimizing operational efficiencies, inclusive of communications and training

  • Ability to break down complex problems and make easily-digestible recommendations through written communications and presentations

  • Ability to partner with senior leadership and manage multiple stakeholders

  • Comfort with a fast-paced, dynamic environment combined with the ability to meet multiple deadlines

  • Experience within the private equity industry

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Mathematics or related discipline, preferred

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The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $129,210.00 - $281,305.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.