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Job Summary:

Turnitin is seeking to hire a Head of Global Compensation to join our People team. The People Team enables Turnitin to unleash the full potential of ‘One Team’ and culture, which in turn enables it to deliver its business strategy and purpose. 

The People Team is split into four verticals: 

• Global People Partners
• Centers of Excellence (COEs)
• People Services / HR Shared Services 
• People Strategy & Operations (PS&O) 

This role will report to the Chief People Officer and serve as the Head of the Global Compensation COE, a function whose remit is key to our ability to attract and retain the best talent. The incumbent will partner with leaders to advise on best practice and contribute to the design, implementation, administration and governance of global Compensation programs, ensuring that outcomes meet current and future business needs and are consistent with internal and external market position. 

What you will do:

• Team Inspiration and Leadership: Lead a team of Compensation subject matter experts who will optimize Turnitin’s Total Rewards offerings to ensure a competitive position in the market, in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. 

• Compensation Strategy & Execution: Evaluate, improve and administer Turnitin’s Global Compensation Strategy - maintaining alignment with pay for performance, budgets and local labor laws. Analyze competitiveness of Compensation programs and define the roadmap required to achieve the company’s growth goals. Develop Compensation package structure (base pay, short and long term incentives) for executives and all levels of employees globally. Lead execution of job leveling, salary surveys and annual salary reviews. Lead the planning and preparation of materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (approximately 4x Annually). Manage administration of executive equity and long term incentive programs, and collaborate closely with the Legal and Finance teams to deliver a market competitive equity program, understanding and communicating the cost implications of any proposed program changes. Manage global equity grant process partnering with senior leaders, Finance and People Team peers. 

• Business Partnerships: Learn the business, industry, and culture. Establish, build, and leverage positive working relationships with business leaders, People Team peers, and other key stakeholders. Develop and implement a proactive communication plan for the Compensation function that directly supports and drives the strategic direction of the business and holistically delivers a positive employee experience. Manage relationships and projects with relevant external partners, consultants and vendors. Create means to increase the knowledge and understanding of our employees and candidates as it relates to Compensation offerings in support of talent attraction and retention.

• Project/Financial Management: Lead additional projects as requested, including: labor market research; workforce planning; acquisition integrations; cost/benefit analysis; compliance reporting, etc. Proactively partner with the Finance department on budgeting and accrual of all Compensation programs.

• 15+ years of Global Compensation experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Executive Compensation, global company and people management 

  • People leadership experience required 

  • 10+ years of experience with broad-based compensation programs

  • Tech / Engineering sector experience preferred 

  • BA / BS degree or equivalent experience required; (MS / MA degree preferred)

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred

• Experience with private and public equity programs; ability to work independently with outside counsel and external consultants

• Highly detail driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with an ability to see the bigger picture

• Expert in formatting and presenting Compensation data, conclusions and proposals, to executives and Board of Directors / Compensation Committees

• Strong mathematical, analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills

• Knowledgeable of global benefits program design and administration

• Experience with M&A due diligence and integration of equity programs, preferably across international locations 

• People-centric professional – ability to communicate and interact effectively with all level of employees, particularly C-suite and Board of Directors

• Expert level Excel or Google Sheets and Compensation Planning Softwares 

• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and sound business judgment

Elements:

• Strategic Thinking

• Collaboration & Influencing

• Goal Setting & Vision Execution

• Quality Focus

• Adaptability

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes. 

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric - We realize our mission to ensure integrity and improve learning outcomes by  putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning - We seek out teammates that are constantly learning and growing and build a workplace which enables them to do so.
• Integrity - We believe integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin. It shapes our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.
• Action & Ownership - We have a bias toward action and empower teammates to make decisions.
• One Team - We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each other’s successes.
• Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. We think globally and act locally to maximize our impact on education.

Seeing Beyond the Job Ad

At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!
 
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