What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Compensation position at waynefarms?
About the Role We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Compensation leader who can shape the company’s pay philosophy, build scalable programs, and guide leaders on how compensation supports performance, growth, and culture. Reporting to the VP of Total Rewards & HRIS, this role leads our enterprise-wide Compensation function and oversees a talented team focused on delivering fair, competitive, and transparent pay practices. If you’re energized by building strategy, leading people, influencing senior leaders, and turning complex data into meaningful programs that employees understand and trust, this role is designed for you. What You’ll Lead & Own Compensation Strategy & Design Build and evolve a competitive compensation strategy that supports our business goals and a high-performance culture. Lead the design of base pay, incentives, and long-term reward programs. Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes to guide leaders and executives. Program Leadership & Governance Oversee market pricing, job evaluation, pay equity reviews, and annual compensation planning. Partner with senior leaders and the Board’s Human Capital Committee on executive compensation and governance needs. Develop clear, user-friendly processes that ensure fairness and consistency across the enterprise. People Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing Compensation Center of Excellence (COE). Mentor and coach a team of analysts and compensation experts. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS to deliver seamless total rewards solutions. Collaborate with HRIS to maximize Workday and other tools for automation and efficiency. Translate complex compensation concepts into simple, clear messages for leaders and employees. What You Bring 10 years of compensation experience, including leading a team in a corporate setting. Deep expertise in compensation design, benchmarking, analytics, and program governance. Strong business acumen, communication skills, and executive presence. Experience leading compensation transformation initiatives and supporting technology-enabled solutions. Workday Advanced Compensation experience strongly preferred. CCP, CECP, or similar certifications are a plus. Ability to simplify the complex, influence without friction, and build trust across all levels of the organization. Why This Role Matters You’ll shape how people experience compensation—transparency, fairness, competitiveness, and opportunity. Your work impacts how we attract talent, reward performance, and build the workforce of the future. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.
