Nutanix

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The Opportunity

The Director, Compensation – Programs & Operations is a critical leader within Nutanix’ Total Rewards organization. This role owns the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of core compensation programs globally.

You’ll lead our compensation planning cycles, program operations, and analytics, ensuring scalable, data-driven solutions to enable business growth and deliver a high-quality experience for employees and managers.

About the Team

You’ll be a part of a highly collaborative Total Rewards team that values partnership, innovation, and operational excellence. In this role, you’ll work closely with peers to deliver a cohesive, consistent, and equitable rewards experience.

At Nutanix, our Total Rewards vision is to be a strategic enabler of business success, employee engagement, and long-term sustainability. We aim to deliver integrated, data-driven rewards solutions that empower our people, reinforce our values, and fuel growth in a dynamic, global environment. This role brings that vision to life by translating strategy into operational impact and scalability.

Your Role

Program Management Execution:

• Lead global execution of cyclical compensation programs, including annual salary planning, promotions, incentives, and equity cycles.
• Ensure programs are delivered accurately on time, and in partnership with PBPs, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Compensation Consulting and Executive Compensation teams to align planning and execution across all employee segments.

Operations & Infrastructure:

• Own the compensation calendar and operational playbooks, ensuring repeatable and scalable program delivery.
• Partner with the People Technology and Global People Services teams to drive data integrity, system readiness, and automation.
• Design and enhance templates, processes, and tools that enable strong execution and decision-making.

Data Insights & Financial Planning:

• Build and maintain financial models to support compensation planning, investment tracking, and budget forecasting.
• Deliver actionable insights and executive-ready dashboards to inform Total Rewards and business decisions.
• Partner across Compensation and Benefits teams to provide a holistic view of Total Rewards impact and cost.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of three compensation professionals, providing direction, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
• Set clear goals and expectations while creating an inclusive, high-performance environment.
• Foster a strong team culture rooted in curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Enablement & Governance

• Develop training, resources, and toolkits to guide managers in making equitable and consistent compensation decisions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance standards, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to policy development and support audits and internal reviews.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or equivalent certification is a plus
• 15+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or HR program management, ideally within high-growth or tech environments.
• Proven success in leading global compensation planning programs and improving program operations at scale.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams, with a strong track record of coaching and people leadership.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity.
• Proficiency in HR technologies and compensation platforms (Workday, Pave, Compa, Syndio, etc.)
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 3 days per week, however certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 0 and USD $ 0 per year.

However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.