Director, Compensation

Henny Penny • Eaton, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Compensation designs, implements, and manages the company's compensation strategy, programs, and processes. This role ensures competitiveness, equity, and alignment with business goals and employee-ownership culture, supporting a growing organization.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years progressive compensation and HR leadership experience, including experience designing and administering salary structures, incentive programs, executive compensation packages, salary negotiations, and market benchmarking required.
• Strong analytical capability with demonstrated success using market data, metrics, and modeling to support strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, develop scalable programs, and adapt to a growing, global organization.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, business-focused insights for leaders.
• Collaborative mindset and business acumen, with experience partnering across HR, Finance, and business functions to align programs with company objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Master's and/or relevant certification (e.g., CCP) preferred.
• Workday or other HRIS system experience with compensation modules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, governance, and ongoing evolution of compensation programs, including base and variable pay, pay adjustments, incentives, merit, allowances, and reward and recognition programs, to attract, retain, and motivate talent in alignment with company strategy and ownership culture.
• Develop and maintain compensation frameworks and job architectures and leveling, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and global growth.
• Establish and oversee compensation governance policies, approval processes, and audit controls to promote fairness, transparency, and consistency.
• Serve as functional owner of Workday Compensation modules and tools; drive optimization, analytics, and process automation to improve accuracy and scalability.
• Translate data and analytics into strategic insights, guiding leadership on pay equity, competitiveness, and workforce investments.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to model compensation implications, support headcount planning, and forecast financial impact.
• Build and mentor a strong compensation team; provide coaching and development opportunities that strengthen analytical, systems, and consulting capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally to increase compensation literacy and engagement, linking total rewards to the company’s employee ownership and ESOP philosophy
• Consistently models the Company values and expected behaviors.
• Proactively ensure company compensation and pay practices are cutting-edge and up to date relative to industry and market.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee‑owned. After one year, you’ll be eligible for our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—a retirement benefit funded entirely by Henny Penny.
• Annual Performance Bonus: Earn additional compensation beyond your base salary.
• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Work from home two days per week.
• Career Growth: Clearly defined pathways for advancement.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Onsite Wellness Clinic: Preventive care available at no cost to employee‑owners.
• Wellspring & Owners Hall: 24/7 onsite fitness center supporting whole‑person well‑being.
• Inclusive Company Culture: Enjoy department events, holiday celebrations, and our annual company‑wide Thanksgiving Dinner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director