Director, Compensation

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Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

•Lead total rewards strategy and oversee benefit, compensation, and recognition programs.

• Provides leadership to managers and professional employees

• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple teams

• Develops departmental plans, including business, operation and/or organizational priorities

• Decision-making is guided by department objectives

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to managers and some individual contributors, accountable for the performance and results of team and contributes to people management and area goals and priorities.

For employees outside India and United States: Willingness to serve as a local internal subsidiary director to represent the entity in country, with full support from corporate teams, in governance matters

Qualifications

•Applies in-depth understanding of the business dynamics of own department/district integrates within the division

•Identifies and resolves complex multi-dimensional business problems 

•Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources; executes department business plans

•Influences others internally and externally, including senior division executives, vendors or regulators 

•Requires a comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards and principles

• Impacts the business results of a department by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans.

•Guided by department business plans

•8-12 years with team management background

•Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

Additional Information

#LI-JM1

Enabling your best to power a better media future.

Holistic Rewards: We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Compensation Transparency: The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that  may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.

Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.

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Yes, this Director, Compensation position at TheNielsenCompany is remote, with team members based in Remote, Remote City, Remote City, Remote, United States, us. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Director, Compensation role at TheNielsenCompany full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director, Compensation role in the People department at TheNielsenCompany.
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This Director, Compensation position is part of the People department at TheNielsenCompany. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Director, Compensation position at TheNielsenCompany was posted on Jun 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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