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Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Danaher Corporation

Manufacturing

You need a BA/BS (MBA preferred), 10+ years in global compensation, expertise in reward programs, and experience in salary design and M&A integration. Consulting background is a plus.

You will lead total rewards strategy, manage compensation teams, ensure compliance, optimize processes, analyze compensation data, and partner with HR for effective communication and integration.

Consulting

People, HR & Administration

Washington

<div>At first glance, you&rsquo;ll see Danaher&rsquo;s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms&mdash;life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Look again and you&rsquo;ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You&rsquo;ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they&rsquo;re headed next.
You&rsquo;ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You&rsquo;ll also see a company that investors trust&mdash;our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&amp;P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.
The Opportunity
The Global Compensation Director leads the design, development, implementation, and delivery of base, incentive, recognition, retention and other components of effective compensation programs.
In partnership with Talent Management, owns the career framework, including governance, revisions and updates in support of Danaher businesses.
In addition, the candidate will lead communication, messaging, and training related to compensation programs, and work closely with other members of the Total Rewards teams to develop attractive and retentive total reward packages for Danaher associates.
The candidate will report to the Danaher Vice President, Total Rewards and HR M&amp;A, and works closely with Senior HR Leadership across Danaher platforms. Key partnerships also include Legal and Finance.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Serve as total rewards thought leader for Danaher, contributing to total rewards strategy and providing guidance to OpCo rewards, HR, and business leadership on compensation policies, programs and actions. Specific areas of accountability include:</li><li>
Manage the Corporate Compensation team, providing leadership and guidance for project planning, leadership approvals, and change management.</li><li>
Lead a team of direct and indirect teams regarding processes related to annual compensation planning, incentive, and equity compensation programs using Workday and other analytic tools</li><li>
Create strategies regarding market benchmarking, including survey approach, validation, and spend. Maintain relationships with the Company&rsquo;s external partners supporting compensation data requirements</li><li>
Partner across Danaher develop and implement effective communication strategies, ensuring that compensation programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by leaders and associates.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for compensation related matters, such as FLSA and pay legislation, and adherence to plan provisions and compensation policies.</li><li>
Partner closely with the talent organization to ensure compensation and performance management and talent processes are optimally linked.</li><li>
Serve as a key resource for the HR M&amp;A team, including supporting diligence and post-signing integration planning and execution for compensation related items</li><li>
Lead the establishment of KPIs and scorecards for compensation related activities. Develops and analyzes reports and analytics that will provide actionable insights into compensation current state and trends
</li><li>Develops process excellence via Danaher Business System tools/processes and guides OpCo Rewards leaders on the application of DBS tools/processes. Leverage these processes and tools to streamline compensation related activities.
</li></ul><div>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Serve as total rewards thought leader for Danaher, contributing to total rewards strategy and providing guidance to OpCo rewards, HR, and business leadership on compensation policies, programs and actions. Specific areas of accountability include:</li><li>
Manage the Corporate Compensation team, providing leadership and guidance for project planning, leadership approvals, and change management.</li><li>
Lead a team of direct and indirect teams regarding processes related to annual compensation planning, incentive, and equity compensation programs using Workday and other analytic tools</li><li>
Create strategies regarding market benchmarking, including survey approach, validation, and spend. Maintain relationships with the Company&rsquo;s external partners supporting compensation data requirements</li><li>
Partner across Danaher develop and implement effective communication strategies, ensuring that compensation programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by leaders and associates.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for compensation related matters, such as FLSA and pay legislation, and adherence to plan provisions and compensation policies.</li><li>
Partner closely with the talent organization to ensure compensation and performance management and talent processes are optimally linked.</li><li>
Serve as a key resource for the HR M&amp;A team, including supporting diligence and post-signing integration planning and execution for compensation related items</li><li>
Lead the establishment of KPIs and scorecards for compensation related activities. Develops and analyzes reports and analytics that will provide actionable insights into compensation current state and trends
</li><li>Develops process excellence via Danaher Business System tools/processes and guides OpCo Rewards leaders on the application of DBS tools/processes. Leverage these processes and tools to streamline compensation related activities.
</li></ul>Key Skills and Competencies Required
<ul><li>Combined Strategic/Operational Orientation. Must be able to think strategically and view the big picture, but at the same time must be hands-on and detail-oriented and able to get work accomplished.</li><li>
Bias for Action/Drive for Results. Capable of juggling competing priorities and attaining results in a high-performance, fast-paced environment. Works with a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.</li><li>
Analytical Orientation and Skillset. High problem-solving/analytical acumen supported by strong quantitative and spreadsheet skills.</li><li>
Consulting Orientation. Focuses on understanding the &ldquo;problem to solve&rdquo; from the businesses perspective and develops business-oriented solutions regardless of gaps in data, technology, and resources. Drives for continuous process improvement.
</li><li>Effective Communicator. Strong communications skills, including the ability to develop and deliver crisp and effective presentations, write clearly and concisely, structure and lead productive meetings, and effectively communicate in person with a variety of audiences, both in one-on-one and group settings. Is able to influence peers, subordinates and superiors on sensitive issues.
</li><li><ul><li>Relationship Building/Collaboration. Initiates and develops relationship as a key priority. Strong team-orientation; treats others with respect; and effectively works across business, regional, and functional boundaries. Demonstrated ability to take a collaborative and consensus-building approach to solving problems.
</li></ul></li><li>Business/Financial Acumen. Strong business and financial acumen and understanding of finance/corporate planning processes and business strategy; excellent comprehension of industry issues and business trends.
</li><li>Integrity and Fortitude. Unquestionable integrity. Will display and operate in a way that never compromises ethics and integrity. Respectfully stands up to senior leadership to ensure points of principle are clearly understood and that decisions are fully informed.
</li></ul><div></div><div>Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>
BA/BS in related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
</li><li>10+ years of experience in global compensation and benefits with an emphasis on creating, developing and managing global rewards programs that facilitate business results.
</li><li>Experience leading a compensation/rewards function in a corporate environment; experience in professional services/consulting a plus.
</li><li>Deep working knowledge of salary structure design, base pay administration, job evaluation, variable pay, and equity/long-term incentive compensation.
</li><li>Advanced knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary structure design, and merit planning design and implementation.
</li><li>Experience with M&amp;A due diligence and integration preferred.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div>The salary range for this role is $200,000 to 240,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with the law.</div></div>
Join our winning team today. Together, we&rsquo;ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow&rsquo;s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.</div>

At first glance, you’ll see Danaher’s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Look again and you’ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You’ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they’re headed next.
You’ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You’ll also see a company that investors trust—our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.
The Opportunity
The Global Compensation Director leads the design, development, implementation, and delivery of base, incentive, recognition, retention and other components of effective compensation programs.
In partnership with Talent Management, owns the career framework, including governance, revisions and updates in support of Danaher businesses.
In addition, the candidate will lead communication, messaging, and training related to compensation programs, and work closely with other members of the Total Rewards teams to develop attractive and retentive total reward packages for Danaher associates.
The candidate will report to the Danaher Vice President, Total Rewards and HR M&A, and works closely with Senior HR Leadership across Danaher platforms. Key partnerships also include Legal and Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as total rewards thought leader for Danaher, contributing to total rewards strategy and providing guidance to OpCo rewards, HR, and business leadership on compensation policies, programs and actions. Specific areas of accountability include:
Manage the Corporate Compensation team, providing leadership and guidance for project planning, leadership approvals, and change management.
Lead a team of direct and indirect teams regarding processes related to annual compensation planning, incentive, and equity compensation programs using Workday and other analytic tools
Create strategies regarding market benchmarking, including survey approach, validation, and spend. Maintain relationships with the Company’s external partners supporting compensation data requirements
Partner across Danaher develop and implement effective communication strategies, ensuring that compensation programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by leaders and associates.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for compensation related matters, such as FLSA and pay legislation, and adherence to plan provisions and compensation policies.
Partner closely with the talent organization to ensure compensation and performance management and talent processes are optimally linked.
Serve as a key resource for the HR M&A team, including supporting diligence and post-signing integration planning and execution for compensation related items
Lead the establishment of KPIs and scorecards for compensation related activities. Develops and analyzes reports and analytics that will provide actionable insights into compensation current state and trends
Develops process excellence via Danaher Business System tools/processes and guides OpCo Rewards leaders on the application of DBS tools/processes. Leverage these processes and tools to streamline compensation related activities.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as total rewards thought leader for Danaher, contributing to total rewards strategy and providing guidance to OpCo rewards, HR, and business leadership on compensation policies, programs and actions. Specific areas of accountability include:
Manage the Corporate Compensation team, providing leadership and guidance for project planning, leadership approvals, and change management.
Lead a team of direct and indirect teams regarding processes related to annual compensation planning, incentive, and equity compensation programs using Workday and other analytic tools
Create strategies regarding market benchmarking, including survey approach, validation, and spend. Maintain relationships with the Company’s external partners supporting compensation data requirements
Partner across Danaher develop and implement effective communication strategies, ensuring that compensation programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by leaders and associates.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for compensation related matters, such as FLSA and pay legislation, and adherence to plan provisions and compensation policies.
Partner closely with the talent organization to ensure compensation and performance management and talent processes are optimally linked.
Serve as a key resource for the HR M&A team, including supporting diligence and post-signing integration planning and execution for compensation related items
Lead the establishment of KPIs and scorecards for compensation related activities. Develops and analyzes reports and analytics that will provide actionable insights into compensation current state and trends
Develops process excellence via Danaher Business System tools/processes and guides OpCo Rewards leaders on the application of DBS tools/processes. Leverage these processes and tools to streamline compensation related activities.
Key Skills and Competencies Required
Combined Strategic/Operational Orientation. Must be able to think strategically and view the big picture, but at the same time must be hands-on and detail-oriented and able to get work accomplished.
Bias for Action/Drive for Results. Capable of juggling competing priorities and attaining results in a high-performance, fast-paced environment. Works with a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.
Analytical Orientation and Skillset. High problem-solving/analytical acumen supported by strong quantitative and spreadsheet skills.
Consulting Orientation. Focuses on understanding the “problem to solve” from the businesses perspective and develops business-oriented solutions regardless of gaps in data, technology, and resources. Drives for continuous process improvement.
Effective Communicator. Strong communications skills, including the ability to develop and deliver crisp and effective presentations, write clearly and concisely, structure and lead productive meetings, and effectively communicate in person with a variety of audiences, both in one-on-one and group settings. Is able to influence peers, subordinates and superiors on sensitive issues.
Relationship Building/Collaboration. Initiates and develops relationship as a key priority. Strong team-orientation; treats others with respect; and effectively works across business, regional, and functional boundaries. Demonstrated ability to take a collaborative and consensus-building approach to solving problems.
Business/Financial Acumen. Strong business and financial acumen and understanding of finance/corporate planning processes and business strategy; excellent comprehension of industry issues and business trends.
Integrity and Fortitude. Unquestionable integrity. Will display and operate in a way that never compromises ethics and integrity. Respectfully stands up to senior leadership to ensure points of principle are clearly understood and that decisions are fully informed.
Qualifications and Experience
BA/BS in related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
10+ years of experience in global compensation and benefits with an emphasis on creating, developing and managing global rewards programs that facilitate business results.
Experience leading a compensation/rewards function in a corporate environment; experience in professional services/consulting a plus.
Deep working knowledge of salary structure design, base pay administration, job evaluation, variable pay, and equity/long-term incentive compensation.
Advanced knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary structure design, and merit planning design and implementation.
Experience with M&A due diligence and integration preferred.
The salary range for this role is $200,000 to 240,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Director Global Compensation - Danaher Corporation

Director Global Compensation

You need a BA/BS, 5+ years in global compensation, expertise in job evaluation and salary design, advanced Excel/data analysis skills, and strong organizational abilities in fast-paced environments.

You will manage compensation programs, lead Workday initiatives, analyze market data, ensure compliance, collaborate on global strategies, and support special projects.

<div>At first glance, you&rsquo;ll see Danaher&rsquo;s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms&mdash;life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Look again and you&rsquo;ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You&rsquo;ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they&rsquo;re headed next.
You&rsquo;ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You&rsquo;ll also see a company that investors trust&mdash;our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&amp;P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.
The Senior Analyst, Corporate Compensation partners with Total Rewards teams across operating companies and platforms on broad-based compensation programs, policies, and processes. You will have opportunities to develop professionally, collaborate globally, and contribute to significant compensation projects.
As a key member of the Corporate Compensation team, you will lead annual compensation planning and serve as the primary owner of Workday Compensation, collaborating with IT partners. You will support our global compensation survey portfolio, manage the MarketPay system, and work with global Total Rewards teams to deliver data-driven insights that shape compensation programs and contribute to global job architecture.
This position is part of the larger Corporate Total Rewards team. The preference is for this role to be located on-site in Washington, DC in the United States.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:<ul><li>
Compensation Program Management &amp; Collaboration: Serve as a subject-matter expert in leading the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, equity) with global Compensation teams across operating companies and platforms. Collaborate with leaders and HR business partners to ensure alignment of compensation policies and processes with country-specific requirements. Develop and update communication and training materials.</li></ul><ul><li>
Functional Compensation Lead for Workday: Ensure the Workday system meets data, analytics, and reporting requirements for compensation changes and the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, and equity). Proactively engage with internal teams to scope ideas and develop solutions in Workday, leveraging strong collaboration skills to automate processes and streamline compensation activities.</li></ul><ul><li>
Play a key role in supporting our global compensation survey portfolio: Contribute to managing and leveraging the MarketPay system and overseeing the survey participation process.</li></ul><ul><li>
Dive into survey market data: Perform analysis to uncover gaps in market information and track competitive trends, deliver data-driven insights that shape impactful compensation programs and salary structure reviews.</li></ul><ul><li>
Collaborate with global total rewards teams: Assess market data needs and trends. Propose changes to compensation structure for alignment and competitiveness, using data-driven insights for adjustments and improvements in partnership with HR teams. Guide HR leaders on job leveling and market data-related compensation issues.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements: Administer FLSA and ensure adherence to plan provisions and compensation policies.</li></ul><ul><li>
Participate in special projects: Support corporate actions (acquisitions, divestitures) and contribute to the design of compensation programs.</li></ul>
The essential requirements of the job include:<ul><li>
BA/BS in related field; concentration in Finance, Economics, or HR preferred.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in compensation, preferably in global compensation, professional services/consulting, or a large global company.</li><li>
Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary structure design, and merit planning design and implementation using external systems such as Workday and MarketPay.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Excel.</li><li>
Advanced knowledge in data analysis and synthesizing substantial data to identify trends and issues and develop recommendations based on the analysis.</li><li>
Proficient in working and communicating effectively in lean, decentralized, and fast-paced global environments.</li><li>
Proven ability to balance multiple priorities with strong organizational and project management skills, maintaining high attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.</li></ul>
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we&rsquo;ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow&rsquo;s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.</div>

At first glance, you’ll see Danaher’s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Look again and you’ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You’ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they’re headed next.
You’ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You’ll also see a company that investors trust—our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.
The Senior Analyst, Corporate Compensation partners with Total Rewards teams across operating companies and platforms on broad-based compensation programs, policies, and processes. You will have opportunities to develop professionally, collaborate globally, and contribute to significant compensation projects.
As a key member of the Corporate Compensation team, you will lead annual compensation planning and serve as the primary owner of Workday Compensation, collaborating with IT partners. You will support our global compensation survey portfolio, manage the MarketPay system, and work with global Total Rewards teams to deliver data-driven insights that shape compensation programs and contribute to global job architecture.
This position is part of the larger Corporate Total Rewards team. The preference is for this role to be located on-site in Washington, DC in the United States.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Compensation Program Management & Collaboration: Serve as a subject-matter expert in leading the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, equity) with global Compensation teams across operating companies and platforms. Collaborate with leaders and HR business partners to ensure alignment of compensation policies and processes with country-specific requirements. Develop and update communication and training materials.
Functional Compensation Lead for Workday: Ensure the Workday system meets data, analytics, and reporting requirements for compensation changes and the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, and equity). Proactively engage with internal teams to scope ideas and develop solutions in Workday, leveraging strong collaboration skills to automate processes and streamline compensation activities.
Play a key role in supporting our global compensation survey portfolio: Contribute to managing and leveraging the MarketPay system and overseeing the survey participation process.
Dive into survey market data: Perform analysis to uncover gaps in market information and track competitive trends, deliver data-driven insights that shape impactful compensation programs and salary structure reviews.
Collaborate with global total rewards teams: Assess market data needs and trends. Propose changes to compensation structure for alignment and competitiveness, using data-driven insights for adjustments and improvements in partnership with HR teams. Guide HR leaders on job leveling and market data-related compensation issues.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements: Administer FLSA and ensure adherence to plan provisions and compensation policies.
Participate in special projects: Support corporate actions (acquisitions, divestitures) and contribute to the design of compensation programs.
The essential requirements of the job include:
BA/BS in related field; concentration in Finance, Economics, or HR preferred.
5+ years of experience in compensation, preferably in global compensation, professional services/consulting, or a large global company.
Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary structure design, and merit planning design and implementation using external systems such as Workday and MarketPay.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Advanced knowledge in data analysis and synthesizing substantial data to identify trends and issues and develop recommendations based on the analysis.
Proficient in working and communicating effectively in lean, decentralized, and fast-paced global environments.
Proven ability to balance multiple priorities with strong organizational and project management skills, maintaining high attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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