Director, Global Compensation
Rich Products
Buffalo, NY · Posted October 1, 2026
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About the job
Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The Director, Global Compensation leads the design, governance, and delivery of Rich’s global compensation programs. The role ensures compensation programs are competitive, equitable, financially responsible, compliant, and aligned with Rich’s business and talent strategies.
Reporting to the Vice President, Global Total Rewards & AEN Operations, this leader advises senior leaders, partners across functions and regions, and leads the continued evolution of compensation practices across Rich’s.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Develop and lead Rich’s global compensation strategy, governance, and multiyear roadmap.
Oversee base pay, job architecture, market benchmarking, salary structures, and pay practices.
Lead the design and administration of annual and long-term incentive programs.
Manage the global annual compensation planning process, including merit and incentive cycles.
Advance Rich’s pay-for-performance philosophy and strengthen reward differentiation.
Lead the redesign of Rich’s global Sales Incentive Plans and establish consistent governance and design principles.
Provide compensation analysis and recommendations to senior leaders.
Ensure compliance with global pay, equity, tax, labor, and disclosure requirements.
Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, Payroll, Technology, and regional leaders to deliver effective compensation programs.
Lead and develop the Global Compensation team and manage external compensation partners.
Partner with key stakeholders: AEN/HR leadership, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Technology, Data & Analytics, regional business leaders, and external compensation advisers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience.
Experience leading global or multiregional compensation programs.
Experience leading a global team.
Strong knowledge of base pay, job architecture, market pricing, salary structures, and incentive compensation.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders and translate complex data into clear recommendations.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, project leadership, and change management skills
Experience leading compensation programs within a multinational, matrixed organization.
Preferred:
CCP, GRP, or comparable compensation certification.
Experience with global sales compensation, executive compensation, long-term incentives, or Compensation Committee support.
Experience with enterprise compensation planning systems and major compensation surveys.
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COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$165,075.00 - $275,125.00
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.