Director - Compensation at Verisign

Reston, Virginia, United States

Verisign Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Internet InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressively responsible relevant compensation experience, including executive compensation
  • 4+ years of managerial experience
  • Knowledge of government regulations as they apply to compensation base and incentive compensation programs; company policies and operations
  • Knowledge of and experience with compensation theories, practices, salary surveys, market pricing, job evaluation and incentive plans
  • Proficient in MS Office with a strong understanding of PowerPoint and Excel including formulas, charts, graphs, pivot tables and other advanced capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with top management
  • Strong analytical, attention to detail and organization skills
  • High degree of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with a certain degree of ambiguity
  • 4-year Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience (required); Graduate degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field (preferred)
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) (preferred)
  • Experience with Payscale/MarketPay (preferred)
  • Experience in the high technology industry (preferred)
  • Familiarity with SuccessFactors (preferred)
  • Experience with human capital analytics and recognition programs (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, socializes and manages Verisign’s compensation policies, procedures, and programs, including job analysis, job evaluation and pricing, incentive and recognition programs
  • Manages the consolidation of workforce reporting and analytics along with the design and maintenance of HR Dashboards to highlight trends and enable workforce decisions in concert of HRIS
  • Monitors legislation that may affect compensation policies and researches trends in executive compensation
  • Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines and procedures recommending plan revision as well as new plans and processes which are cost effective and consistent with compensation trends and Verisign’s objectives
  • Manages the preparation of job descriptions, conducting job evaluation and salary surveys, establishing salary structures, and developing salary budgets
  • Manages activities of the Compensation department and provides supervision, development opportunities and direction to analysts

Skills

Compensation Design
Job Analysis
Job Evaluation
Salary Surveys
Incentive Programs
HR Analytics
HR Dashboards
HRIS
Executive Compensation

Verisign

Provides internet domain registry and security services

About Verisign

Verisign boasts a robust infrastructure pivotal in managing top-level domains like .com and .net, enhancing the security and stability of crucial internet services. By dedicating efforts to combat DNS abuse and advancing DNSSEC technology, the company supports the reliability and trustworthiness of the internet, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about maintaining and innovating essential digital frameworks and ensuring a secure online environment.

Reston, VirginiaHeadquarters
1995Year Founded
$10MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options

Risks

Increased competition from alternative domain name registries could erode market share.
Decentralized domain name systems pose a threat to traditional registries like Verisign.
Potential regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions could lead to legal challenges.

Differentiation

Verisign operates two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers.
It manages the generic top-level domains for .com and .net.
Verisign provides a wide range of security and telecom services.

Upsides

Increased demand for cybersecurity solutions boosts Verisign's security services.
The rise of IoT devices drives demand for domain registrations and secure connections.
5G network expansion is expected to boost demand for Verisign's telecom services.

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