About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

Director, Global Compensation

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Global Compensation to lead the execution and support the design of our global compensation strategy. This leader will build and scale competitive, equitable, and future-ready programs that align with business goals, foster a high-performance culture, and attract top talent worldwide. A key focus will be leveraging AI and advanced analytics to modernize compensation planning, enhance pay equity, and enable data-driven decisions.

This role reports directly to the VP, Total Rewards and partners closely with senior leadership, HR, Finance, Legal, and global teams to ensure compensation practices align with business priorities, market trends, compliance standards, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Leadership

• Partner with the VP, Total Rewards to develop and lead the execution of a global compensation strategy, including base pay, short-term incentives, and equity planning.
• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on compensation philosophy, frameworks, and best practices.
• Oversee annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, bonus programs, and equity refresh planning.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with global compensation regulations, including gender pay equity, local labor laws, and tax requirements.

Global Market Competitiveness

• Drive innovation in pay equity, incentive design, and benchmarking through AI-enabled tools and insights.
• Manage and evolve a comprehensive global job architecture and leveling framework.
• Build and maintain a robust global market intelligence infrastructure by partnering with survey providers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market benchmarking and pricing reviews across multiple geographies to ensure competitive positioning.

AI-Driven Innovation

• Collaborate with HR, People Analytics, and Technology teams to deploy responsible, scalable AI solutions in Total Rewards processes.
• Design and implement AI-enabled tools for compensation planning, pay transparency modeling, and real-time market pricing.
• Lead the development of intelligent pay frameworks using predictive analytics to proactively manage compensation risk and reward alignment.
• Build scalable, self-serve dashboards using AI to deliver real-time insights for business leaders and HR partners.

Change Enablement & Adoption

• Lead change management and training initiatives to drive adoption of AI tools and practices across the Total Rewards function.
• Promote AI and data literacy among compensation professionals and business stakeholders.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and develop a high-performing global compensation team focused on innovation, scalability, and business impact.
• Provide tools and training to HR Business Partners and business leaders to elevate compensation literacy and informed decision-making.
• Influence senior leadership through data-driven insights, predictive modeling, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, including strategy development, program execution, and minimum of 4 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience in applying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics to compensation design, pay equity analysis, or market intelligence.
• Experience working in a high-growth tech environment and/or publicly traded company.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and data visualization skills (Excel, Workday, or similar tools).
• Excellent executive presence, with proven ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Competencies

• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or related certification.
• Familiarity with global equity tax and mobility issues.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale change initiatives in compensation.

Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits

• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.

• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].

• Annual wellness and community outreach days

• Always on recognition for your contributions

• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

All other cities and states excluding those listed above: