Compensation & Benefits Director
CogniteIndustrial AI company
Phoenix, United StatesDirector
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About the role
TL;DR
Global Compensation & Benefits Director responsible for strategy, governance, and operational execution.
- •We are seeking a Compensation & Benefits Director to serve as the global owner of Cognite’s compensation philosophy & strategy, and operational governance.
- •This is a high-impact, business-critical role at the intersection of strategy, financial rigor, and employee experience.
- •Key Responsibilities Own and evolve Cognite’s global compensation philosophy and strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth, talent strategy, and shareholder value creation.
- •Architect scalable compensation frameworks across base salary, annual bonus, equity, and long-term incentive programs.
- •Drive performance differentiation through compensation design, linking directly to Cognite’s performance frameworks, ratings, and career architecture.
- •Own the end-to-end operational execution of global compensation programs: annual review cycles, bonus processing, equity planning, and promotion-related adjustments.
- •Serve as a trusted subject matter expert and advisor to the CHRO, CFO, and senior leadership on all compensation, equity, and mobility matters.
- •Requirements 12+ years of progressive experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or related disciplines, with global scope and direct program leadership.
- •Expertise in international compensation practices and frameworks including executive pay, and incentive design
- •with experience managing equity pools, and Board-level reporting.
- •Proven background in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment, including advisory experience at C-suite or Board level.
- •Experience designing and governing compensation frameworks across multiple geographies, including pay transparency and compliance requirements. 3-4 days Hybrid in Tempe office, AZ, with willingness to travel if required.
Required skills
Compensation DesignStrategic PlanningExecutive PresenceFinancial ModelingWorkdayGreenhouse
Nice-to-have skills
M&A
Domain expertise
aideveloper-tools
Benefits & perks
Competitive compensation, 401(k) with employer matching, Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents, Unlimited PTO, Paid Parental Leave Program, Employee Referral Program
Tech stack
ExcelPowerPointWorkdayGreenhouse