Director - Compensation & Benefits

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What's the position?

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director - Compensation & Benefits to lead our Benefit and Payroll teams within our fast-paced business. This role will be pivotal in designing and leading a progressive, data-driven reward strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent in a highly competitive and creative global gaming market.

The Director will ensure compensation, benefits, and reward structures are aligned with business priorities, industry benchmarks, and the expectations of a dynamic and diverse workforce.

In this role, you will:

Compensation Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute a competitive and flexible total reward strategy tailored to the needs of our industry and tech-savvy workforce.

• Align reward structures with company culture, growth goal and talent retention in a high-growth environment.

Compensation

• Lead global compensation design.

• Partner with Finance and leadership to create reward models that support key development cycles

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Manage benefits that appeal to diverse, creative, and remote teams (e.g., mental wellness, gamified wellness apps, lifestyle benefits).

• Ensure benefits remain competitive across different geographies.

Performance, Recognition & Culture Fit

• Integrate reward with performance systems that recognize both team collaboration and individual achievement.

• Support the creation of recognition systems that resonate with our culture.

Analytics & Market Intelligence

• Drive a data-led approach to reward decisions using benchmarking tools and internal analytics.

• Monitor industry trends and provide insights to influence talent strategy.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the global team; promote agile, scalable processes across regions.

• Partner with the wider People team to ensure reward supports inclusive and equitable hiring and retention.

What are we looking for?

• Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data tools (e.g. Excel, HiBob)

• Cultural fluency and sensitivity in working with international teams

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Creative mindset - able to design reward solutions that engage our business

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in HR, Business, Economics, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, CIPD) preferred

• 5+ years in compensation & benefits, ideally within gaming, tech, or entertainment sectors

• Experience with global reward frameworks and managing executive compensation

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Flexible vacation allowance

• Flexible work from home or office hours

• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunity employer)