What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director, Compensation position at Envista Holdings Corporation?
Job Description
The Sr. Director, Compensation is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and governance of key compensation programs that support Envista’s talent and business strategy. This role provides strategic leadership across broad-based and executive compensation, and equity/retirement programs. The Sr. Director operates as an enterprise‑level compensation leader, partnering with HR, Finance, and senior business leaders to evolve Envista’s compensation practices.
Job Requirements
Critical Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications: (what the role holder must know; including any required general or professional qualifications/education)
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Target Market Salary Range
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$174,100 - $261,200
Operating Company
Corporate
Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more at http://envistaco.com.
Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.
The Sr. Director, Compensation is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and governance of key compensation programs that support Envista’s talent and business strategy. This role provides strategic leadership across broad-based and executive compensation, and equity/retirement programs. The Sr. Director operates as an enterprise‑level compensation leader, partnering with HR, Finance, and senior business leaders to evolve Envista’s compensation practices.
- Serve as the strategic partner on compensation and equity programs, supporting annual cycles, program design, benchmarking, regulatory considerations, and materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee, as appropriate.
- Manage and develop one direct report responsible for equity and retirement programs, ensuring effective program design, administration, compliance, and communication.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to shape, implement, and continuously improve global compensation strategies, programs, and governance.
- Act as a key consultant to HR Business Partners and business leaders on compensation‑related topics, offering data‑driven recommendations and solutions.
- Support and influence global compensation initiatives, partnering cross‑functionally and regionally to ensure scalability, consistency, and local alignment.
- Provide consultative input on sales compensation programs, partnering with sales, finance, and HR stakeholders.
- Analyze internal and external market data to inform pay decisions, assess competitiveness, and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable regulations, internal controls, and governance standards while supporting transparency and fairness.
Job Requirements
Critical Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications: (what the role holder must know; including any required general or professional qualifications/education)
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- At least 10 years’ experience managing compensation programs, preferably within an international environment
- Proven experience managing regional and multi-country compensation within complex, matrix organizations
- Strong client focus, with a proven track record of optimizing compensation services and processes.
- Proven experience in designing and executing end-to-end compensation strategies aligned with business growth objectives and workforce planning priorities
- Strong capability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing compensation teams, fostering accountability, capability building, and succession planning
- Solid understanding of executive, broad-based, and sales compensation, with the ability to translate data into executive-level insights and forecasts
- Strong data/analytics and process orientiation with a customer centric approach
- Strategic, analytical, and results-oriented leadership mindset, combined with strong execution capability.
IND123
Target Market Salary Range
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$174,100 - $261,200
Operating Company
Corporate
Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more at http://envistaco.com.
Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.
Salary : $174,100 - $261,200