Job Description
Compensation Specialist
Req Id:  1037
State/Province:  Delaware
Business:  Enterprise Center
Category:  Business Support
Sub-Category:  Human Resources
Work Arrangement:  Hybrid
Posting Start Date:  12/16/25
Posting End Date:  1/10/26

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Compensation Business Partner to join our Global Total Rewards team. In this role, you will contribute to shaping and delivering Enterprise-wide compensation programs and processes that support business strategy, reward contribution, and enhance talent attraction and retention. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in data analytics and compensation system implementation, with the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.  

 

This position will be based at one of our Newark, Delaware facilities, with hybrid work options available depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor market trends and conduct benchmarking and compensation analyses to ensure pay equity and external competitiveness aligned with the compensation philosophy
  • Partner with the Global Compensation Leader to leverage data-driven insights in developing recommendations for salary increase investments, merit matrices, and modeled compensation increases
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the compensation module and related fields in SAP SuccessFactors
  • Create tools, resources, and communication materials that reinforce understanding of the compensation philosophy, programs, and processes
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of the annual compensation cycle, ensuring clarity, consistency, and engagement across HR and Leaders
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and practices and applicable regulatory requirements across all regions
  • Provide compensation consultation to HR and the businesses, including guidance on offer development and effective use of compensation tools
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives that advance Total Rewards strategies and align with Enterprise priorities
  • Administer short- and long-term incentive programs, ensuring accurate calculations, compliance with plan programs, effective communication to participants, and continuous process improvement
  • Foster collaboration within the global compensation team by sharing expertise, aligning on priorities, enabling cross-training, and ensuring continuous global coverage

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in compensation, with a strong understanding of compensation structures, market pricing, variable pay plans, and compensation systems
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving experience with the ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen with the ability to link compensation strategy to organizational goals
  • Familiarity with job architecture frameworks, pay equity analysis, global compensation practices, and variable pay plans
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities in a matrixed or global environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
  • High proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

  • World at Work CCP or GRP certification, or equivalent professional designation
  • Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Compensation, including system implementation or optimization
  • Experience with data visualization tools and creating dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
  • Ability to present data insights to a vareity of audiences

    This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies. 


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What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Information at a Glance

About Gore

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.