Director of Compensation

Oak View Group, the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company, is hiring a Director of Compensation for our Corporate Office at the Denver Tech Center.

The Director of Compensation manages the administration and support of OVG’s various compensation programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. This position provides leadership and management consistent with federal, state, school policies, regulations and compliance issues related to compensation.

This role has a salary range of $170k-$200k, depending upon experience.

This is an on-site position.

Essential Functions:

• Design, modify, and implement competitive variable pay and incentive compensation programs to maximize employee recruitment, retention, and performance, and the organization’s profitability.
• Plan, develop and implement compensation goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the organization; analyze and recommend strategies to improve effectiveness of compensation administration and the impact those policies have on employee recruitment, satisfaction, and retention metrics
• Manage the administration and support of various compensation programs and the development and implementation of compensation goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the organization
• Manage the establishment and implementation of equitable compensation practices across the organization for all employees
• Oversee the implementation of salary schedules, job descriptions, job classification, salary supplement procedures, and educational assistance program
• Research and stay abreast of all applicable state and federal laws and regulations as related to compensation
• Perform detailed salary analysis for all internal compensation actions, external hires, and for ad-hoc requests from management
• Manage the market data component of the compensation function by researching, compiling, analyzing, making recommendations, and implementing any approved compensation changes at the individual job and job classification level and ensure market competitiveness within the organization
• Oversee the establishment, implementation, and recording of equitable compensation practices across the organization for all employees
• Manage current salary schedules, oversee market analysis of pay grades and ranges as needed utilizing nationally recognized and statistically validated salary surveys and comparable data when applicable; participate in nationally recognized salary surveys
• Manage salary supplement procedures; ensure compliance with salary supplement processes; provide guidance on FLSA polices regarding use of salary supplements.
• Counsel and guide management on compensation strategy, practices, policies, and procedures
• Manage job description creation process, procedures, review, and approvals, including adherence to FLSA regulations
• Oversee requests for merit awards and other forms of compensation. Assist in the administration of merit increases
• Research, implement and utilize necessary computer applications to support and conduct activities in compensation analysis
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and present training sessions related to employee compensation
• Develop standard operating procedures for the position
• Manage, control, direct, and supervise any assigned direct reports, including general leadership, planning, organizing, and reviewing
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established
• (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Public Administration, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience:

• Five to seven years’ progressively responsible human resources experience related to the area of compensation, preferably in the public sector
• World at Work Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), preferred

Knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of human resources administration related to the area of compensation
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state wage and hour laws, school district rules, codes, and other regulations related to the area of compensation
• Knowledge of principles and practices of compensation program development, administration, and evaluation
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations to internal policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete analyses, proposals, reports and other written materials
• Knowledge and experience in establishing appropriate pay structures, grades, classifications, job families, career-ladders and other compensation-related programs based on market data and internal company pay philosophies and existing programs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives, and action plans
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

EEO Statement

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

DEI Statement

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is routed in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group