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Director, Global Compensation

Copeland
Sidney, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

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About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

If you are a COMPENSATION professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! As the Director of Global Compensation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization’s compensation strategy and ensuring equitable and competitive pay practices worldwide. You will support the organization’s Total Rewards transformation, lead the design of global programs, provide consultation on local programs, and support the VP, Total Rewards in creation of materials for the Compensation Committee. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Total Rewards, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive initiatives that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

LOCATION:

Ideally, this role will be based in St. Louis. However, the role can be hybrid/flexible with candidates willing to travel on a regular basis to St. Louis and/or other company locations.

As The Director, Global Compensation, You Will

  • Lead the design and delivery of global compensation programs
  • Consult with Regional TR Leaders and business units on local compensation program design and execution
  • Partner with peers and the VP, Total Reward to create and maintain a global total reward philosophy and strategy
    • Includes developing and implementing a comprehensive global compensation framework aligned with business objectives
    • Utilize framework to drive consistency across business units
  • Create and execute multi-year plans to support Total Reward, HR, and business transformation
  • Analyze industry trends and recommend adjustments to compensation programs as needed
  • Partner with senior leadership to design and administer executive compensation programs
  • Support the creation of high-quality materials for the Compensation Committee
  • Manage global mobility program and expatriate compensation
  • Support M&A due diligence and integration
  • Lead communications efforts regarding compensation programs, design, and philosophy
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation
Required Education, Experiences & Skills

  • Prior experience designing global compensation programs
  • Experience with executive compensation and equity programs
  • Proven experience mentoring & leading other employees
  • Experience building a high performing team
  • Experience with organizational change and implementation of new TR programs & processes
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Outstanding organizational skills and a can-do demeanor that shows persistence despite obstacles and setbacks
  • Willingness and flexibility to take on special projects in support of the broader HR agenda and strategy
  • Ability to produce quality results in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment
  • Maintains composure and efficiency in stressful situations
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Preferred Education, Experiences & Skills

  • Prior experience designing global compensation programs
  • Experience with executive compensation and equity programs
  • Proven experience mentoring & leading other employees
  • Experience building a high performing team
  • Experience with organizational change and implementation of new TR programs & processes
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Outstanding organizational skills and a can-do demeanor that shows persistence despite obstacles and setbacks
  • Willingness and flexibility to take on special projects in support of the broader HR agenda and strategy
  • Ability to produce quality results in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment
  • Maintains composure and efficiency in stressful situations
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
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