Global Compensation

Global Job Architecture Director Join Tech Economy as the Global Job Architecture Director. This role leads the design and governance of Bain’s global job architecture strategy, ensuring consistency, equity, and scalability across our global footprint. Reporting to the VP of Global Compensation Enablement & Operations, you will serve as the firm’s subject matter expert for job families, levels, titles, and evaluation systems. Where You'll Fit Within the Team As Director of Global Job Architecture, you will sit at the center of Bain’s people infrastructure, collaborating cross‑functionally with HR, Compensation, and IT to shape the organization’s job framework and related systems. What You'll Do Lead Bain’s global job architecture strategy and governance, aligning global principles with local market needs. Maintain and evolve job families, titles, and leveling frameworks to ensure consistency across functions, regions, and business units. Guide HR and business leaders on complex evaluations and titling decisions, acting as a trusted advisor on internal equity and role design. Own Bain’s global job catalog and lead catalog maintenance across geographies and functions. Monitor internal needs and external trends to keep job structures relevant, scalable, and competitive. Manage Bain’s job evaluation methodology, governance processes, and vendor relationships. Serve as the primary bridge between the Compensation Center of Excellence and Workday teams to ensure accurate data configuration and system integrity. Drive systems integration, testing, and innovation—ensuring architectural tools are modern, efficient, and future‑ready. Develop and deliver training, communications, and workshops to promote understanding of job architecture frameworks across HR and Talent teams. Establish and lead a formal process for resolving job titling or leveling disputes in a fair and data‑driven way. Partner closely with regional HR leaders to align local frameworks and compliance requirements with Bain’s global structure. About You A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or CCP certification preferred. 10+ years of experience in job architecture, org design, compensation, or HR operations within global, matrixed environments. Deep knowledge of job leveling and evaluation methodologies, including titling conventions and structure governance. Experience with HRIS platforms (especially Workday) and emerging technologies that support job catalogs and evaluation frameworks. A strong track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and building consensus across global teams. Exceptional organization, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. A strategic mindset with operational rigor and attention to detail. Compensation Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and Bain’s best‑in‑class benefits package. Salary Range (US) Illinois: $168,000 – $201,000 Massachusetts: $175,500 – $210,000 Texas: $160,000 – $191,500 Additional Compensation may include: Annual discretionary performance bonus 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, increasing after 3 years and fully vested upon start Full coverage of individual medical, dental, and vision premiums Generous paid time off, including parental leave and holidays Paid life and long‑term disability insurance Annual fitness reimbursement Employment Notice (Massachusetts) It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr