Compensation Director, International, Sales & Marketing (R6051)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

What you'll do:

Compensation Strategy & Program Design

Develop and execute global compensation strategies for GTM and international markets that align with business objectives, growth priorities, and the company's talent philosophy. 

Design and oversee compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, equity programs, and recognition frameworks, that drive performance, support revenue growth, and address the unique needs of both GTM and internationally based functions. 

Lead annual compensation planning, salary review cycles, incentive plan design, and market benchmarking across domestic and international markets to ensure competitive, scalable, and business-aligned programs. 

Evaluate compensation effectiveness through internal analytics, Radford benchmarks, and global market intelligence to optimize talent attraction, retention, and performance outcomes worldwide. 

Global Compensation Strategy & International Market Expertise

Partner with regional PxBPs and business leaders to develop compensation strategies that support organizational growth, workforce planning, and talent needs across EMEA, APJ, and ME. 

Assess country-specific compensation practices, labor market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and competitive positioning to ensure effective and compliant programs across international markets. 

Establish scalable global compensation frameworks and governance standards while balancing regional market conditions, business objectives, and local talent strategies. 

Provide strategic guidance on international expansion, market entry, and organizational changes by evaluating compensation implications and talent market competitiveness. 

Executive Advisory & Analytics

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on global compensation strategy, international talent investments and evolving labor market trends. 

Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations using Radford benchmarks, market intelligence, and internal analytics to support compensation decisions across GTM and international functions. 

Provide strategic guidance on compensation-related risks, opportunities, workforce investments, and global talent competitiveness. 

Influence business decisions related to international growth, talent mobility, and organizational expansion through compensation expertise and market insights.  

Governance, Compliance & Pay Equity

Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable regulatory requirements, pay transparency legislation, and governance standards across all countries and regions in which the company operates. 

Establish and maintain robust global compensation governance frameworks, policies, and controls that promote consistency, scalability, and sound decision-making while addressing local market requirements. 

Lead global pay equity analyses and remediation efforts to support fair, competitive, and equitable compensation practices across diverse employee populations. 

Monitor emerging regulatory developments and compensation trends globally, proactively recommending program and policy enhancements as needed. 

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.  

15+ years of progressive compensation experience. 

Significant experience supporting Sales, Marketing, and other functional teams 

Deep expertise utilizing compensation surveys and methodologies. 

Experience designing and managing global compen …