Director of Compensation

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike®  for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. 

The Director of Compensation  is key in designing, implementing, and managing the organization's compensation programs. This position plays a crucial role in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent by ensuring competitive and equitable compensation packages. The Compensation Director collaborates with HR leaders, finance, and other stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive compensation strategies aligned with the company's objectives.

• →Compensation Strategy Development: Develop and refine the organization's compensation strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company's overall business goals, market trends, and industry best practices. Provide recommendations on salary structures, bonus plans, and other incentives to attract and retain top talent.
• →Compensation Program Management: Oversee the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the compensation programs. This includes overseeing salary surveys, benchmarking, and job evaluation to ensure competitive pay practices and internal equity.
• →Job Analysis and Evaluation: Lead efforts to analyze job roles and responsibilities to determine their appropriate job level and salary range. Ensure job descriptions are accurate, up-to-date, and comply with relevant regulations.
• →Incentive and Bonus Plans: Collaborate with HR leadership and finance to design and manage performance-based incentive and bonus plans to drive high performance and reward key contributors effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in compensation.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, salary structures, job analysis, and market pricing.
• Familiarity with executive compensation programs and governance.
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to compensation practices.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and HR analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.