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Movado Group is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Director, Compensation, Benefits & Payroll to lead the development and execution of our compensation, benefits, and payroll strategy. This leader will be responsible for managing U.S. programs while also supporting and expanding global oversight. This is a critical leadership role requiring a strong blend of strategic insight, operational precision, and people empowerment. Reporting to the CHRO, you will work in close partnership with HR Operations, regional HR teams, and Finance, playing a pivotal role in ensuring our programs support business goals, reflect our values, and help attract and retain top talent.
Key Responsibilities: Compensation & Benefits Strategy
- Design, manage, and evolve competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation and benefits programs in the U.S., with growing global responsibility.
- Lead annual compensation processes including benchmarking, merit cycles, and incentive planning.
- Partner with HR Operations on job architecture strategy, governance, and implementation.
- Evaluate benefit plan performance and design, making data-informed recommendations that align with employee needs and financial parameters.
Payroll Oversight
- Oversee the accurate and timely execution of U.S. payroll operations, with high attention to compliance and employee experience.
- Partner with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to drive automation, improve controls, and enhance service delivery.
- Support global payroll governance and alignment, working cross-functionally with local HR and finance partners.
Leadership & Team Empowerment
- Manage and mentor a team of compensation, benefits, and payroll professionals-delegating effectively, developing talent, and fostering accountability.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and ownership across the function.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Compliance
- Partner with HR Operations and regional HR teams to ensure seamless administration and employee support across all programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international regulations related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.
- Support joint venture due diligence and post-setup HR alignment in close partnership with regional HR teams, ensuring consistency, compliance, and coordination across compensation, benefits, and payroll practices.
- Support key HR initiatives such as equity reviews and global harmonization efforts.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of progressive experience managing compensation, benefits, and/or payroll, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated experience in U.S. compensation and benefits program design and execution; global exposure strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance, HR, and Payroll systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience leading teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Workday experience isa plus.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, including a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Northern, NJ.
The base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. Base salary is determined by individualized factors such as experience and market location. Depending on company and individual performance, this position also may be eligible for an annual bonus.
As a benefit eligible position, this role enjoys access to our medical plans, dental plans, vision plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Dismemberment & Death Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement program, 401(k), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Parental Leave, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Critical Illness Insurance, Watch Accommodations/Discounts, Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays!
Benefits described above are subject to change and/or may be modified at the Company' discretion based on business needs or applicable laws.
DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY - NO AGENCIES Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes MOVADO, MVMT, OLIVIA BURTON, EBEL, CONCORD, COACH, TOMMY HILFIGER, HUGO BOSS, LACOSTE, and CALVIN KLEIN watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States. Now is the perfect time to explore watch industry career opportunities with us. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefit package. Our people are the corner stone of our business - we invite you to grow your career with us. #ZR #LI-MP1 Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Movado Group Inc.
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Aug 14, 2025