Senior Manager, Global Compensation

Take-Two Interactive

Novato, QAT

Full Time

Manager

4 weeks ago

Global Compensation StrategyJob ArchitectureMarket BenchmarkingEquity ProgramsData AnalysisStakeholder Management

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Headquartered in New York City, Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe.
We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga.
Our pillars creativity, innovation, and efficiency guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers.

The Senior Manager, Global Compensation is a leadership role responsible for driving global compensation strategy, program architecture, and HR partnership across geographies and labels.
This role operates at the intersection of technical expertise and business consultation.
The Senior Manager will serve as an architect and advisor for complex global compensation initiatives.

Serve as the primary compensation partner to HR Business Partners and Label Leadership.
Lead complex compensation analysis and provide guidance on hiring, retention, and incentive design.
Identify compensation related business challenges (e.g., critical skill shortages, regional competitiveness gaps, turnover trends) and develop targeted solutions.
Translate reward data into clear, executive ready insights to influence senior stakeholders.
Lead the design, enhancement, and harmonization of global compensation programs, including salary structures and incentive frameworks.
Architect and maintain global job architecture frameworks to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
Own & support the end to end execution of global compensation cycles, including Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and equity processes.
Support and analysis of executive compensation programs and design.
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal leveling, and job matching standards across all compensation programs.
Lead high visibility initiatives such as cross label alignment, support pay transparency readiness, and integration efforts related to organizational change.
Oversee global market benchmarking strategy to maintain a competitive Total Rewards position within the gaming and technology sectors that align with our compensation philosophy.
Lead, develop, and mentor one compensation professional.

8+ years of progressive experience in global compensation.
Demonstrated success leading large scale global initiatives, global job architecture, or M&A integration.
Expert knowledge of global salary structures and market benchmarking methodologies.
Deep experience supporting design and maintenance of equity programs (RSUs, PSUs) and long term incentive plans.
Strong command of job architecture frameworks and leveling governance.
Proven experience with supporting executive compensation programs and design.
Ability to position compensation as a strategic lever to drive retention, performance, and creative output.
High level of autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous, high stakes environments.
Experience managing global programs across multiple regions and legal frameworks.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into financially sound, operationally viable compensation solutions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CCP preferred.

Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work.
Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and more!

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,200 and $182,360 per Year.
Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates.
Total compensation package may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.