Full-Time

Director – Global Compensation Programs and Operations

Posted on 9/3/2024

Take Two

Take Two

501-1,000 employees

Video game publisher and developer

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$170.2k - $251.9kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

Novato, CA, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study or equivalent experience.
  • CCP and/or GRP or equivalent preferred.
  • 5+ years compensation leadership experience in publicly traded global company.
  • A minimum of 10+ years of dynamic compensation experience partnering with senior leadership/executives and a track record for driving the talent agenda.
  • Proven experience in job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, benchmarking, salary structure design and development, pay for performance, short and long term incentive compensation, and equity plan development and administration.
  • Experience with employee global mobility as it relates to compensation issues and matters.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret global compensation data, draw insights and conclusions, and make recommendations to senior leaders.
  • A self-starting creative problem solver with analytical skills and ability to recommend solutions to complex global compensation issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present complex global compensation information and influence team members at all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of global compensation laws, regulations, and market trends.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Diligent and organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple global priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive global compensation information with discretion.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products and HR applications (Workday experience preferred).
  • Familiarity with all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs including base pay, variable pay, merit, compensation planning, market analysis, and retention with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Manage a team of compensation professionals to ensure operational and project objectives are achieved.
  • Support global HR and business teams in the design, management and administration of various pay plans and programs.
  • Review current compensation processes and procedures to find opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions for implementation to drive efficiency as well as enhance employees’ total rewards experience.
  • Identify automation enhancements to systems, programs and tools to ensure data integrity and to further develop scalability.
  • Support the development and management of short- and long-term incentive plans, including equity plans.
  • Partner with business and HR leaders in the implementation and administration of compensation programs and initiatives.
  • Provide HR business partners and business leaders with market-based and thoughtful guidance related to compensation decisions, actions and plans.
  • Develop and conduct training and education on compensation programs for the broader Total Rewards and HR teams.
  • Leverage Workday to establish a self-service compensation design model for the firm via the creation of tools & resources to empower managers, HR business partners, and talent acquisition to formulate compensation decisions aligned with the compensation strategy and policies.
  • Devise creative solutions and approaches to compensation that enable us to meet the demands of a competitive marketplace while ensuring fair pay.
  • Act as a strategic business advisor to senior business leaders and a partner to HR leaders, ensuring that our programs align with our business goals and support talent acquisition, retention, career development, mobility and our diversity initiatives.
  • Evaluate market data and participate in salary surveys to ensure the company’s competitive market position.
  • Support the annual administration of the compensation program by providing management & HR Partners with advice on setting pay, policy and guideline interpretation, as well as job evaluation.
  • Collaborate with HR Technology team on technology strategy, improvements, and enhancements to data integrity and Total Reward systems and tools.
  • Support audit processes and legal reporting to make certain compensation programs are administered in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
  • Support other initiatives as needed.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading game publisher that develops and distributes popular video games through labels like Rockstar Games and 2K. Their games are available on various platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with notable titles such as "Grand Theft Auto" and "NBA 2K." The company generates revenue from game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing their intellectual properties. Take-Two differentiates itself by focusing on corporate governance and providing a supportive workplace, while also emphasizing parental controls for gaming.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.1B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1993

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Grand Theft Auto VI is set to release in fall 2025, boosting future revenues.
  • Mobile gaming accounts for 53% of Take-Two's total bookings, showing growth potential.
  • Take-Two's fiscal 2025 net bookings guidance is between $5.55 to $5.65 billion.

What critics are saying

  • Take-Two reported a net loss of $2.9 billion in the latest quarter.
  • Zynga was ordered to pay $45 million in a patent infringement case.
  • Take-Two's stock price fell 1.2% after flat bookings in the June quarter.

What makes Take Two unique

  • Take-Two owns iconic franchises like Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K.
  • The company has a strong presence in both console and mobile gaming markets.
  • Take-Two's diverse labels cater to various gaming audiences, from casual to hardcore.

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