What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Compensation & Talent Operations position at EQ Office?

Job Description

Salary : $150,000-$200,000

About EQ Office

EQ Office (EQ) and ShopCore Properties (ShopCore), both Blackstone portfolio companies, merged into one entity (the Company) in September 2024 to drive scale and form a diversified, best-in-class commercial real estate platform. This vertically integrated platform supports a diverse team of 260 office and retail professionals with expertise across acquisitions, asset management, leasing, development, and property management. EQ operates approximately 15 million square feet of commercial office space, while ShopCore operates 9 million square feet of open-air retail centers. Both portfolios stretch across major U.S. markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.

The combined Company fosters a collaborative culture built on the principle of OneTeam . This means individuals work together across teams, functions and time zones to achieve shared goals. OneTeam is the desire to be part of something bigger than yourself and striving to find a greater purpose. The Company creates a more innovative and fulfilling environment by sharing best practices, with a focus on having a positive impact on employees, customers and communities. OneTeam principles include :

Kindness, Respect and Trust
Merit
Accountability
Integrity
Essential Transparency
Never be Complacent
Work Hard and Have Fun

Role Summary :

The Director, Compensation & Talent Operations is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the organizations compensation programs and all Workday related, talent operations functions (onboarding, pay changes, promotions, etc.). This role reports to the SVP, Head of People & Culture and is based in the office, 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities :

Compensation :

Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure the EQ's compensation philosophy is competitive and make recommendations and changes accordingly.

Spearhead annual compensation cycle, guiding EQ through the process from start to finish.

Evaluate different salary surveys to ensure the data that EQ is using to benchmark is most applicable to the needs of the organization.

Design and manage current LTI program and its ongoing evolution to remain competitive.

Assist with designing alternative employee incentives and support the operation and execution of the programs.

Develop and implement communication strategies to effectively convey compensation programs / updates to employees.

Play key role in annual budget cycle to ensure compensation ranges used are market competitive.

Talent Operations :

Ensuring Workday related workflow meets the needs of EQs business and partners with HRBPs to provide guidance to managers and employees on the self-service nature of the platform.

Leads all people related reporting efforts and analyzes trends and metrics (e.g., recruiting, headcount, and attrition).

Super-user and lead for Workday migration and day-to-day administration, ensuring accurate data collection, relevant systems integrations and platform enhancements.

Partners closely with HRBPs and Finance teams on maintaining budget files for headcount planning, analysis and reporting.

Play a key role managing P&C related projects (e.g., compensation, systems or organizational shifts).

Collaborate with EQ Tech team on troubleshooting and data integrations.

Point of contact for compliance and HR audit data production and processes.

Prepare and present reports on People metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Masters degree or professional certifications a plus.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation or related field.

In-depth knowledge of compensation practices and rewards strategies.

Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen; strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data and analytics in problem-solving.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and negotiate.

Significant experience with Workday, compensation management systems and strong proficiency in all MS Office products, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong project management skills and change management skills with the ability to drive organization, process and technology change.

Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Salary range (for posting) : $130,000-150,000

New York, New York or Santa Monica, California

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EQ Office is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to : veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email recruiting@eqoffice.com

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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