Senior compensation leader governing global pay, equity, and incentive programs for Calix’s broadband technology platform. Advising executives and the Board while leading compensation strategy worldwide.
Responsibilities
Lead the global compensation function and team and establish strategic direction for compensation programs, policies, practices, and governance worldwide
Advise executive leadership, COLT, and Talent & Culture leadership on compensation strategy, competitiveness, and risk
Lead, coach, and develop the compensation team
Own the design, governance, and administration of global salary, incentive, bonus, recognition, geographic pay, and equity compensation programs
Support executive compensation through benchmarking, pay analysis, peer assessments, employment arrangements, and recommendations
Develop analyses, recommendations, and materials for the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors
Evolve the compensation philosophy and ensure programs are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives
Lead job architecture, leveling, career framework, and market pricing strategies
Direct annual merit, promotion, equity, and incentive planning cycles
Partner with Finance on compensation investments, workforce planning, and financial impacts
Ensure compliance with global compensation regulations and legislation
Identify market trends and recommend enhancements to compensation programs and policies
Oversee compensation technology, analytics, reporting, and process improvements
Provide compensation leadership for mergers, acquisitions, organizational redesigns, country expansion, and other strategic initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience
15+ years of progressive compensation experience, including substantial technology-industry experience
7+ years of experience leading compensation teams and developing compensation professionals
Deep expertise in global compensation strategy, executive compensation, equity programs, incentive design, market pricing, and compensation governance
Extensive experience supporting compensation programs in a publicly traded company
Significant executive compensation experience, including Compensation Committee and Board-level support
Board meeting preparation and presentation skills and CD&A experience
Experience with compensation survey providers and market pricing tools such as Aon/Radford, Mercer, or WTW
Strong interest and desire to apply AI to compensation programs
Strong Workday and Bettercomp compensation administration experience
Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred
Requires 15% travel and periodic attendance at in-person meetings
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Benefits package (details provided through the employer’s benefits information)
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