Director, Compensation, Benefits & Global Mobility

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview

The IRC seeks a talented, results-oriented Director, Compensation, Benefits & Global Mobility to lead this key function in support of IRC strategy and mission. As an integral member of the IRC's HR leadership team, the Director will oversee the execution of IRC's global compensation, benefits & global mobility strategy, ensuring the organization remains competitive, equitable and proactive in the design and implementation of compensation, benefits & global mobility programs and policies to drive impact across our large, diverse and global organization.

The director will have specialized experience with all aspects of international compensation, benefits, and global mobility, including expertise working on the integration of international and US programs, contributing to the design of compensation and benefits philosophy, strategy, plans and programs. The director will possess strong analytical and project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to operate with minimal direction. The director will stay abreast of trends in the US and international markets, network with other compensation and benefits professionals, and provide thought leadership regarding progressive practices to attract and retain the right talent for IRC.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an understanding of all aspects of IRC business: vision, mission, values, business objectives, economic drivers, organizational structure and culture. Ensure compensation, benefits, and global mobility philosophy, strategy and plans are aligned.
• Possess a deep understanding of progressive international compensation, benefits, and global mobility practices, including benchmarking, job evaluation, pay scale development and administration.
• Own compensation guidelines to ensure employees are treated equitably and fairly.  The guidelines provide the philosophy, strategy and pay action eligibility and boundaries.
• Drive annual review, documentation and training of salary planning, working with country directors, executives and Finance to ensure plans are aligned with business objectives and are easy to administer.
• Drive the design of the benefits plans.
• Own the management of compensation programs and benefits, including the recurring administration processes that support those programs.
• Own the company's job architecture with an eye on simplicity and scalability. Ensure all employees are mapped accurately in Workday and various systems.
• Own all global mobility policy, practice and process ensuring that IRC is effectively moving talent around the globe, delivering appropriate assignment benefits and services and using IRC funding appropriately across all global locations.
• Lead, empower and mentor direct reports, including communicating clear expectations, co-creating performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive performance feedback, and supporting their overall well-being and professional aspirations.
• Champion the adoption, effective use, and change management of AI tools building staff confidence and capability to integrate AI responsibly into daily workflows and driving sustained engagement with new ways of working

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Chief People and Culture Officer

Direct Reports: 3 senior, experienced professionals in compensation, benefits and global mobility

Key Internal Relationships:

• Global P&C team including country P&C leads
• Finance, General Counsel and IT
• Senior and Executive management including regional directors, country directors and executive board   

Key External Relationships: 

• Benefits broker and retirement advisor
• Vendors/providers and consultants
• INGO counterpart
• Legal counsel
• Compensation, benefits and global mobility associations and networks

Job Requirements

• Fifteen+ years of progressive professional P&C-related experience with a minimum of 10 years leading compensation, benefits or global mobility team in a global environment
• Experience with U.S. program design, regulatory requirements, market practices and delivery  
• Demonstrated success in supporting key senior management and building strong, trusted relationships
• Experience with international compensation, benefits or global mobility in a nonprofit/NGO environment preferred
• Exposure to an executive compensation committee preferred
• Experience with global HRIS systems, specifically Workday, preferred
• Experience with U.S. labor unions and global unions/works councils, preferred
• Excellent management and leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, and performance management 
• Ability to work, manage, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment; exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills needed
• Superb inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and departments required
• Must possess a highly collaborative, inclusive, consultative, and resourceful workstyle that balances required compliance/policy enforcement with a steadfast commitment to client service and support
• Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills including detailed work planning and superior time management skills
• Limited travel required

Compensation: (US Pay Rate: $175,000 - $195,000/yr; UK Pay Rate: £85,000 -£100,000/yr ). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why Choose the IRC?

Work that has meaning: Every day at the IRC is a chance to make a difference through a purpose-driven career. Whether you're working directly with communities or providing support behind the scenes, you will be part of a dynamic team that is always innovating, scaling, and testing new and better solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Global scale, dynamic workplace: At the IRC, we believe that the dynamic, global make-up of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40 get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging different ideas, perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.  

Challenging work, innovative solutions: We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and pride ourselves in setting industry-leading standards while practicing evidence and data-lead strategies. Come challenge norms, shatter conventions, and pioneer change while working on real, nuanced and complex issues we face in the world today.  

Community centered: We’re an empathetic community that truly cares for one another. Our comprehensive safety and security initiatives ensure a safe work environment, while our continuous learning and development programs provide ongoing opportunities for personal and career advancement.

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Our Typical Recruitment Process

The interview process typically includes three rounds, though the number may vary depending on the role and level of seniority. It usually begins with a conversation with our recruiting team to learn more about you and your goals. This is followed by an interview with a hiring manager or business stakeholder to explore your background and provide more insight into the role. The final round focuses on assessing your role-specific expertise and may be conducted as a panel interview to evaluate your cross-functional strengths. Before extending an offer, we generally conduct reference checks, and after an offer is made, a standard background check is completed. While we strive for consistency, the process may differ based on the role, business unit, location, job type, legal requirements, and other factors.

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