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Senior Director, Compensation

Job ID 10119966 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted May 02, 2025
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Job Summary:

As the Senior Director of Compensation at ESPN, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the compensation strategy for ESPN. This position is crucial in ensuring that our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. You will bring a sense of curiosity and strong consulting skills, providing leadership and direction through your compensation team. Your role will be instrumental in developing and executing business plans that are guided by functional strategies, objectives, and priorities. This position requires a strategic leader who is accountable and can influence others internally and externally, including senior leaders.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive compensation strategies that align with Disney's overall business objectives

  • Lead and manage the ESPN compensation function, ensuring effective execution of plans and programs

  • Provide leadership and direction to compensation team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

  • Analyze market trends and data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices

  • Collaborate with senior leaders to influence and drive compensation decisions that support business goals

  • Leverage a strong analytic skillset to the HR function, supporting and enabling the use of analytics and data-driven decision making throughout Human Resources

  • Oversee the administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation

  • Develop and manage the compensation budget, ensuring cost-effective and strategic use of resources

  • Communicate compensation strategies and programs to stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment

  • Bring a mindset of continuous improvement by evaluating and improving compensation processes and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Master consulting skills and proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders

  • A strong sense of curiosity

  • Extensive experience in compensation strategy development and execution

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Proficiency in compensation analysis and market data interpretation

  • Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to compensation

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strategic thinking and ability to align compensation programs with business objectives

  • High level of accountability and integrity

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

  • Experience in a large, complex organization

  • Consulting or other business- or HR-functional experience preferred

  • Experience with global compensation programs

  • Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree required

  • Preference to Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

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About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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Explore this Location Bristol, CT

The Heart of Connecticut Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol’s “City sized” with a small town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.

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