Senior Manager, Global Compensation New York, New York, United States

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 strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars – creativity, innovation, and efficiency – guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at

We are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast‑paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

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, ensuring programs are strategically aligned with business priorities and compensation philosophy.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 analyse 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.
• Provide technical mentorship while fostering strategic thinking and operational excellence.
• Establish clear priorities, elevate team capability, and ensure consistent global standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer You

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• 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!

Take‑Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Important Notice: Take‑Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third‑party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take‑Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,200 and $182,360 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an at‑will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

This position requires that you physically work at the office at least 4 days per week under T2’s current hybrid work policy. Are you able to meet this requirement?