Director of Compensation

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Perry Ellis International (sportswear)

Miami, Florida, United States

On-site

Posted March 31, 2026

Job Description

Company Overview

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.

Director of Compensation

About the Company:

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.

Position Overview:

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.

Reports to: Chief Human Resources Director

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Market Research: Stay up-to-date with market trends, industry compensation benchmarks, and emerging practices to inform compensation strategies and decisions.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure that all compensation programs comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Keep abreast of changes in legislation that may impact compensation practices.
Communication and Education: Communicate the company's compensation philosophy and programs to employees, managers, and executives. Conduct training and educational sessions to enhance understanding and support for compensation practices.
Performance Evaluation Integration: Collaborate with HR leadership to ensure that compensation programs are aligned with performance evaluation systems, reinforcing a performance-driven culture.
HR Analytics: Utilize data and analytics to assess the effectiveness and impact of co