Director of Compensation

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking a Director of Compensation to lead the design, execution, and governance of global compensation programs for a fast-paced technology company. Our Director of Compensation ensures the company remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent while aligning compensation strategies with business objectives and maintaining compliance across multiple geographies. Our Director of Compensation will also oversee base pay, short- and long-term incentive programs, and drive innovation in rewards strategies. Additionally, the Director of Compensation will lead and develop a small team of compensation professionals.

*We’d ideally like for this position to be based in a hybrid capacity out of our downtown Denver, CO office (1401 Wynkoop); however, we are open to the position working remotely within the United States. 

Responsibilities:

• Own the design, delivery, and support of Zayo’s global compensation strategy for a fast paced technology company

• Lead key compensation initiatives, including annual compensation planning, job architecture updates, salary structures, career framework, bonus processes, retention programs, and M&A integration.

• Conduct global market benchmarking, ensuring competitive pay practices, especially for high-demand technical roles.

• Design and deliver compensation training and communication

• Educate HR partners and business leaders on compensation philosophy, best practices, and strategic recommendations for new hires, promotions, and job leveling.

• Serve as a strategic partner to HRBP’s ensuring a two-way flow of information regarding compensation strategies and business needs

• Enhance pay-for-performance programs to drive employee engagement and business success.

• Act as a key advisor to executives, providing data-driven insights on compensation trends and strategies in a clear and strategic manner

• Lead and develop a team of three compensation professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development.

• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations such as pay transparency laws, wage regulations, and fair pay initiatives.

• Lead pay equity analyses and support DEI-related compensation efforts.

• Maintain governance over compensation policies, ensuring clear documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop competitive compensation packages for new hires and critical roles.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in compensation market practices, rules/regulations, and …