Lead Compensation Strategy for Divisions and Functions
Define and execute division and function -level compensation strategies aligned to enterprise objectives, financial plans, and workforce priorities
Lead the compensation advisory team that partners with senior executives and HR Business Partners, influencing high-impact decisions through analytics, market intelligence, and scenario modeling.
Establish forward-looking roadmaps for base pay, variable compensation, and incentive programs to ensure scalability, competitiveness, and governance.
Design Performance-Driven Incentives
Oversee the strategic design of sales incentive programs that reinforce business performance metrics and pay-for-performance principles.
Translate business goals into compensation structures that drive measurable outcomes while maintaining appropriate risk balance.
Oversee Annual Compensation Planning
Lead strategy for division-level execution of merit, promotion, and variable pay cycles, ensuring accuracy, transparency, fiscal discipline, and employee trust.
Evaluate plan effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on performance distribution, cost modeling, and workforce insights.
Build & Develop a High-Impact Team
Lead and develop a high-performing team of compensation professionals.
Elevate team capabilities in analytics, executive advisory skills, and solution design.
Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree and/or CCP preferred.
10+ years of progressive compensation experience with substantial business partnership responsibilities, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Deep expertise in enterprise compensation strategy, including base and variable pay design.
Experience advising senior leaders on complex pay decisions tied to business performance.
Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging market data and financial modeling.
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into scalable compensation solutions.
Knowledge of regulatory and governance requirements across compensation programs.
Base Salary Range:
$210,000 - $250,000
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Your Benefits Start Day 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.
Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
You Can Be Who You Are
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleParental leave
Additional Information
Job Description:
Pacific Life is seeking a strategic and consultative leader to serve as the AVP, Compensation, with a Business‑Aligned focus. This role leads the translation of enterprise compensation strategy into division‑specific programs and practices, serving as the primary compensation partner for business leaders and HR Business Partners globally. The AVP ensures programs are market‑competitive, governed consistently, executed flawlessly, and tailored to the needs of each division while maintaining alignment with global enterprise standards. This role can be located in one of our office location: Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE or Charlotte, NC.
Pacificlife · Newport Beach Ca-700