Director, Compensation - Gerber Collision & Glass

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS
 
Our Team Members Drive Us! Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $2+ billion in sales, over 800 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are passionate about delivering our goal to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best! 
 
We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have endless opportunities for you to grow with us. 
 
Gerber Collision & Glass recognizes, values and welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
 

Job Description:

Company Overview: Join our dynamic and innovative team at The Boyd Group. We are dedicated to excellence in everything we do, driven by a commitment to our employees and stakeholders. As a Compensation Director, you will play a crucial role in the administration and shaping our leadership's compensation strategy to align with our business goals and values.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Compensation Director to oversee the design, implementation, and management of all compensation programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating competitive executive compensation packages that attract and retain top talent while fostering a performance-driven culture.

This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in compensation analysis, job evaluations, creating job profiles, new hire and promotional compensation, recognition, short- and long-term incentive plans, retention, executive pay practices at a public company, and regulatory compliance. The position will directly manage 3 professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compensation Structure: Create and evaluate new and updated jobs; analyze job responsibilities and requirements and recommend internal grade and title. 

• Compensation Strategy Development: Develop and execute compensation strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring competitiveness, equity, and compliance.

• Pay Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to benchmark compensation against industry standards and trends. Conduct competitive pay analysis and make recommendations for individuals or groups.  Review offers; develop compensation packages for internal moves and external hires. Provide insights and recommendations based on data-driven insights and market trends.

• Plan Design and Implementation: Design and implement compensation plans, including base salary and executive pay, short-term and long-term incentives, and equity awards.  Work with Computershare to manage the Long Term Incentive Plan. Enhance, design and refine compensation plans; lead plan design; develop and recommend plan options by modeling and analysis.  Ensure all compensation plans are competitive and drive performance.

• Performance Management: Partner with HR and business leaders to align compensation programs with performance management frameworks and organizational goals for Hourly and Salaried employees.

• Compliance and Governance: Conduct audits and ensure compensation programs comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance guidelines. Monitor changes in legislation and industry practices to recommend adjustments as necessary.

• Communication: Collaborate with the Director Total Reward and Sr. Leadership on compensation philosophy, strategy, and governance matters. Present recommendations and insights effectively to influence decision-making.  Create and send employee communications regarding incentives, merit, market adjustments and promotions. Develop clear and concise communications to educate key stakeholders regarding our programs.  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD) preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive and base pay compensation, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of executive compensation principles, practices, and trends. Familiarity with tax and regulatory implications related to executive pay.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and trends to drive strategic decisions.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executives and board members and a passion for customer service

• Strategic Thinker: Proven ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into effective compensation programs.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated success working collaboratively across functions and levels within an organization.

Must Have:  

• Executive compensation experience at a public company

• Advanced level Excel and PowerPoint

• Highly organized and able to constantly reprioritize work to meet tight deadlines 

Beneficial:  

• Expertise with Computershare

• Workday experience

• Working for a public company headquartered in Canada and on the Canadian stock exchange

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation a plus

• Canadian compensation experience

• Automotive or Manufacturing experience at a company with 100’s of locations across the USA

Additional Information:

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for designing and implementing compensation programs that drive organizational success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of compensation at The Boyd Group.

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Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off annually
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.

About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.