Director, Compensation

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity  

~This position will sit onsite in our Brentwood, TN corporate office~

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us!  You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.  Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.      

Oversees the development, management, and administration of compensation staff and programs to ensure compliance and alignment with company objectives, policies, and government regulations.

1. Direct, develop, and manage the design and administration of short and long-term/equity incentive plans, including the design, communication, and processing of all awards. Liaison with outside vendor in administration of long-term awards.
2. Hires, coaches, mentors, and develops a team of compensation professionals, including helping them creatively customize successful strategies to drive individual and team results.
3. Partners with Finance, IT, and Sales to create data-driven sales commission plans that support the growth goals of the Company.
4. Participates in the development of materials for the quarterly Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
5. Directs job evaluation, job hierarchy and job description development and maintenance. Directs salary survey participation, and administration of the company salary structure. Ensures processes are in place to determine external and internal equity. Assists in annual pay equity analysis.
6. Working with Finance and Legal departments, participates in the development of the annual proxy statement and other legally required reporting and disclosure documents.
7. Provides guidance and advice on compensation policies, wage and hour regulations, and creative solutions to specific compensation issues.
8. Designs and maintains compensation related databases and systems that support compensation programs throughout the organization.
9. Develops and publishes annual salary administration guidelines, policies, salary ranges, and related tools.
10. Provides advice to field HR and community management on pay decisions, policies, and guideline interpretation, including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation related programs.
11. Develops processes and systems for providing compensation services and analysis to management and field HR. Develops standard operating procedures for compensation processes and procedures.
12. Directs the administration of focal merit, minimum wage and other pay increase processes.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business or related field. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of ten years related experience designing, developing, and communicating compensation related programs. Five years of supervisory experience required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office desktop application and financial modeling. Must work well with multiple, changing priorities and tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to lead and support cross functional teams and management, including executives.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

Management/Decision Making
Makes analytical decisions and is accountable for all actions made by a department or group. Uses a high degree of analytical ability using sound judgment acquired through significant experience to solve complex and varied problems that could result in substantial loss of reputation.

Knowledge and Skills
Has significant knowledge of an advanced discipline with a working knowledge of related fields. Has significant knowledge of the organization, work environment and process. Has knowledge to direct multiple functions and/or departments with full responsibility for operational results.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift:  up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Requires Travel:  Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $145,000 - $174,920