Senior Director, Global Compensation

A day in the life (Responsibilities)

• Partner with the VP of Total Rewards to shape and executive our compensation strategy - oversee Compensation Committee materials, CD&A and proxy disclosures, ensuring our pay programs are competitive, compliant and aligned to long-term shareholder value
• Set the strategy and governance for our equity programs, balancing retention, performance alignment, dilution and stock-based compensation expense with financial and shareholder objectives. Oversee burn rate, SBC forecasting, global grant practices and equity budgeting frameworks to ensure financial discipline and talent competitiveness
• Define and evolve Toast’s global compensation philosophy, including salary structures, incentive design and equity mix. Ensure clear linkage between company performance, individual impact and pay outcomes across all levels of the organization
• Own market data strategy and internal analytics, including peer benchmarking, pay equity, compensation distribution and retention risk. Deliver actionable insights and scenario modeling to inform executive and Board-level decisions
• Ensure the compensation function is deeply connected to business strategy and talent needs. Partner closely with People Success Partners (PSPs) and senior leaders to advise on talent investments, org design and retention. Translate business priorities into compensation actions and ensure consistent, high-quality decision-making across functions
• Design and govern annual and mid-year compensation cycles, ensuring scalable, efficient execution. Enable leaders with clear guidance, tools and training to drive differentiated pay decisions
• Provide senior-level guidance on Director+ and executive hiring, ensuring offers are aligned with market, internal equity and SBC constraints. Partner with leadership to make high-impact talent investment decisions
• Lead the design of incentive programs in partnership with Finance and Sales leadership. Provide compensation expertise in acquisition diligence and integration to ensure alignment with business strategy and financial goals
• Define and execute the roadmap for next-generation compensation systems, tools, processes, and data infrastructure. Leverage AI and automation to improve decision quality, streamline workflows and increase efficiency (e.g., improving manager decision-making, market pricing, and insights generation). Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to modernize how compensation is delivered and scaled
• Ensure compensation programs meet regulatory requirements and align with best practices. Lead compensation risk assessments and partner with Legal, Finance and Internal Audit as needed
• Set vision and priorities for the compensation function. Develop team capabilities, build bench strength and foster a high-performing, strategic organization
• Operate as a player-coach, leading by example and stepping into complex analyses, executive compensation decisions and critical deliverables while building