Director, Global Compensation

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Coursera

United States

On-site

Posted April 2, 2026

Job Description

About Coursera

Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 197 million registered learners as of December 31, 2025.

Coursera partners with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including generative AI-powered features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning.

Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp

Why Join Us

At Coursera, we’re looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You’ll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter.

We’re a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you’re ready to make a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and expand your career horizons, apply below.

Job Overview

The People team at Coursera is responsible for building high-performing global teams, retaining exceptional talent, and developing programs that foster community, growth, and an outstanding employee experience. As Coursera continues to scale as a mission-driven, global organization, the People team is strengthening our operating model, systems, and programs to support sustainable growth.

As the Director, Global Compensation, you will lead the end-to-end design, execution, and governance of Coursera’s global compensation programs across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Reporting to the VP, Global Total Rewards & Operations, you will partner closely to shape and operationalize Coursera’s global compensation strategy. You will translate strategic direction into scalable programs, strong governance, and consistent practices that ensure fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with Coursera’s workforce and business needs.

This role leads a growing compensation team and plays a key leadership position within the broader People Operations organization. You will oversee global compensation cycles, benchmarking, job architecture, pay structures, decision frameworks, compliance, and analytics. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Talent Acquisition, People Partners, and senior business leaders to ensure that compensation programs support Coursera’s goals and scale effectively.

Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Leadership

Partner with the VP, Global Total Rewards & Operations to co-develop and refine Coursera’s global compensation strategy, guiding principles, and governance model
Lead the compensation team in implementing and optimizing global compensation programs, including salary structures, variable pay, equity guidelines, and job architecture
Provide thought leadership and recommendations on market trends, competitive practices, and emerging compensation needs as the business evolves
Partner with the VP, Global Total Rewards & Operations on executive compensation programs, including benchmarking, modeling, and preparing materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee

Program Design, Execution & Governance

Own the design, administration, and continuous improvement of all compensation programs and processes, including annual compensation reviews, market benchmarking, leveling/slotting, and pay decision frameworks
Establish and maintain glob

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