Head of Compensation

Job Title:

Head of Compensation

Requisition ID:

R027856

Job Description:

YOUR MISSION

As Head of Compensation, you are the senior leader responsible for continuously evolving the global compensation strategy and clear and scalable programs, processes, and team execution. This role is designed to advance an established compensation direction across a complex, multinational organization by identifying future roadmap priorities, and ensuring compensation programs remain market- competitive, equitable, compliant, and effectively delivered. You will evolve the company’s compensation strategy to align with business direction, workforce needs, regulatory change, and emerging market practices. You will enhance programs by improving process efficiency and incorporating AI into day-to-day work in responsible, practical ways. You will lead and develop a global team of compensation leaders and professionals, serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, and drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, communications, and employee experience.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and evolution of global compensation for the company, helping translate the established compensation strategy into multi-year roadmap priorities, program improvements, and clear delivery plans. 
• Serve as a senior compensation advisor to global HR and business leadership on complex compensation matters, including executive compensation, offer strategy, retention, organizational design, job architecture
• Partner closely with XBOX HR and Total Rewards on strategy, governance, and delivery of gaming compensation
• Lead, coach, and develop the global Compensation team, translating strategic priorities into clear workplans, operating standards, and consistent service delivery across regions and businesses
• Partner with ABK and XBOX Finance and HR leadership on annual operating plan budgeting, salary, bonus and equity targets and budgets
• Lead through leaders the compensation cycles, including annual merit, promotions, bonus, and equity programs, ensuring budget readiness, process discipline, system optimization, and alignment with the compensation strategy
• Drive continuous improvement of compensation systems and processes, with a focus on Workday automation, reporting tools, and practical and secure AI-enabled ways of working that improve scalability, efficiency, and user experience
• Use business, workforce, market, and regulatory insights to support adjustments to compensation philosophy, program design, pay practices, and investment priorities over time
• Drive consistency and scalability across global compensation practices while allowing for regional regulatory, market, and business-specific requirements

ABOUT YOU

You are a senior people leader who brings clarity, compassion, and accountability to complex, multi-country compensation landscapes. You simplify complexity, make data informed decisions, and communicate with empathy across executives, studio leaders, and global employee communities. You thrive in creative, fast-moving environments and balance innovation with operational excellence. You build inclusive teams, develop leaders, and create conditions for sustainable high performance. Your judgment, integrity, and ability to harmonize diverse plans and policies earn trust during integration and transformation.

PLAYER PROFILE

Preferred Experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience, depending on education and experience and 7+ years of management experience
• Proven track record of leading global compensation teams, developing program strategy and leading execution, and technical projects in a multinational, complex organization
• Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing compensation teams, including senior compensation professionals and regional or matrixed partners
• Experience in tech, entertainment, or gaming preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or other quantitative fields
• Highly organized, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in dynamic, multinational, complex environments
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with experience advising senior leaders
• Strong people leadership capability, including coaching, prioritization, delegation, performance management, and the ability to align a global team around clear priorities, operating standards, and consistent service delivery
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data for senior leaders
• Resilient and adaptable in a constantly evolving environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint required; Workday experience highly preferred
• Comfort exploring AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, analysis, documentation, and process quality, with sound judgment around confidential compensation data and responsible AI use

OUR WORLD

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $168,240.00 - $311,260.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.