The Standard · 15 hours ago
Director of Compensation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $196K/yr
8+ years expThe Standard is a company focused on making a difference in the lives of others, emphasizing a customer-first mindset and operational excellence. The Director of Compensation will lead the compensation team, managing broad-based compensation programs and developing enterprise-wide compensation strategies that are market-competitive and aligned with business outcomes.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for timely, accurate and efficient administration of the company’s broad-based compensation programs including responsibility for ensuring alignment and execution of job leveling and market pricing practices consistent with compensation framework
Ownership of annual compensation survey participation and ensuring market information is consistently and appropriately incorporated into the compensation structures and individual role placement in the structures
Responsible for ensuring comp team’s execution of annual merit and promotion cycle processes and annual pay equity analysis
Ensures audits are in place for all broad-based compensation processes
Develops and implements compensation governance processes
Works closely with VP Total Rewards on compensation philosophy and identification, design and execution of strategic compensation projects
Organizes and directs the work of project manager(s), compensation team and other enterprise partners to ensure timely and effective project execution
Consults and advises senior leaders on complex compensation matters; presents recommendations to executive forums
Leads team of Compensation Consultants and Analysts
Directs the day-to-day work of the team including the business support model
Determines required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching, mentoring and feedback to ensure individual and team growth
Works closely with the compensation team, other HR partners and business leaders to identify and execute process improvements, including opportunities for increased efficiency and automation through the company’s HR system (Workday), and potentially through use of AI and other third-party tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, Economics, or related field
CCP Certification
8+ years in HR compensation, with at least 1 year of direct leadership experience
Deep compensation subject matter expertise & prior experience utilizing Excel for compensation modeling
Experience leading a team and providing coaching, development opportunities, and prioritization/organization of team's projects and day-to-day work responsibilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships within the team and across the organization to become a trusted partner
High level of empathy & emotional intelligence with the ability to understand and respond to the needs and motivations of others
Able to manage and execute on multiple 'business as usual' and strategic priorities at the same time, with a very high degree of ownership over results and accuracy of pay
Solid business acumen with the ability to understand and communicate with stakeholders to provide insight into business operations and how compensation impacts organizational success
Thinks strategically and aligns initiatives with strategic business objectives
Provides coaching and development opportunities for individual team members and fosters a team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Company
The Standard
The Standard is a leading provider of workplace benefits including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-03-07Acquired
1999-04-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jared Hyman
Regional Vice President
Brad Yoder
Assistant Vice President - Life, Supplemental Health & Disability Claims
Recent News
2025-12-17
2025-11-03
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