Senior Manager, Global Compensation Programs

Overview

Shift4 is a global commerce technology company that streamlines complex payment ecosystems and supports billions of transactions each year for a wide range of businesses across many industries. The company is looking for a Senior Manager, Global Compensation Programs to shape and oversee compensation strategy worldwide in a way that supports its pay philosophy, business goals, and continued international growth.

Role summary

In this position, you will work closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to build pay programs that are competitive, fair, and able to scale across regions. You will own compensation planning cycles, guide market benchmarking and analysis, and lead strategic initiatives that strengthen consistency, compliance, and modern compensation practices.

Key responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve worldwide compensation programs, including base salary structures, incentive plans, and equity-related frameworks.
• Run the annual compensation planning cycle for merit, bonus, and equity reviews with HR Operations and Finance, making sure the process is accurate, aligned, and within budget.
• Create and update global salary ranges and pay bands across roles, locations, and levels to support internal fairness and market competitiveness.
• Analyze market data using recognized compensation surveys such as Radford, Mercer, and Aon to keep pay positioning aligned with target benchmarks.
• Own compensation governance, policy, and compliance work, including pay transparency, pay equity reviews, and regional labor-law requirements.
• Advise HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on compensation for offers, promotions, and retention plans.
• Drive compensation projects such as job architecture alignment, Workday Advanced Compensation implementations, and acquisition integration efforts.
• Build compensation training, communication materials, and decision-making tools for leaders.
• Work with Total Rewards and Finance to forecast compensation expense and evaluate the financial impact of compensation programs.
• Track compensation trends and emerging practices, then turn findings into recommendations for senior HR and business stakeholders.

Minimum requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards, including responsibility for global programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, job evaluation, and incentive plan design.
• Advanced analytical ability and strong Excel skills; experience with tools such as Radford, Mercer, or Workday Advanced Compensation is preferred.
• Proven project management and organization skills, with the ability to handle several initiatives at once.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and business leaders across different geographies.
• Familiarity with global compensation regulations and trends, including pay transparency, FLSA, and EU pay directives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convert data into clear business insights.
• Experience in a fast-moving, high-growth, or global technology environment is strongly preferred.

Equal opportunity

Shift4 is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.