Director, Compensation
Univar, Downers Grove, IL, United States
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Director, Compensation We’re seeking a strategic, business-minded
Director of Compensation
to lead compensation strategy in a Private Equity–backed, fast-paced industrial environment. This is a high-impact role for a leader who thrives on pace, complexity, and partnership—and who wants meaningful exposure to senior leaders.
In this role, you’ll lead and develop a strong compensation team while partnering closely with business leaders, HR, Finance, and ownership to solve real business challenges—growth, performance, transformation, and talent outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop a strong compensation team with a focus on capability, resilience, and impact
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR Business Partners, bringing data-driven insight and sound judgment
Design and evolve compensation programs (base pay, incentives, job architecture) that support pay-for-performance and value creation
Translate complex compensation concepts into clear, practical guidance for leaders and employees
Balance strong governance with speed, flexibility, and business pragmatism
What You’ll Bring
8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including people leadership
Experience in Private Equity–backed, high-growth, or transformation-oriented environments
Strong business insight, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating at pace
Ability to influence, educate, and build credibility at all levels, including executives and ownership groups
CCP strongly preferred
This role is ideal for a compensation leader who is energized by PE environments and intentionally seeking visibility, accountability, and impact.
Join us and help shape how we reward performance while driving enterprise value.
Where You'll Work This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our headquarters in Downers Grove, IL
The salary range is $180,000 - $210,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.
What You Can Expect
Strong
work/life flexibility
To be surrounded by an
inclusive
team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
To be rewarded for your contributions with a
targeted annual company bonus
and
annual salary reviews
Competitive
pay and benefits
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients
essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives
from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than
9,500 employees
support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a
Total Rewards package
that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to
support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports
sustainable solutions
for the world around us so that we can do our part to
help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.
Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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Director, Compensation We’re seeking a strategic, business-minded
Director of Compensation
to lead compensation strategy in a Private Equity–backed, fast-paced industrial environment. This is a high-impact role for a leader who thrives on pace, complexity, and partnership—and who wants meaningful exposure to senior leaders.
In this role, you’ll lead and develop a strong compensation team while partnering closely with business leaders, HR, Finance, and ownership to solve real business challenges—growth, performance, transformation, and talent outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop a strong compensation team with a focus on capability, resilience, and impact
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR Business Partners, bringing data-driven insight and sound judgment
Design and evolve compensation programs (base pay, incentives, job architecture) that support pay-for-performance and value creation
Translate complex compensation concepts into clear, practical guidance for leaders and employees
Balance strong governance with speed, flexibility, and business pragmatism
What You’ll Bring
8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including people leadership
Experience in Private Equity–backed, high-growth, or transformation-oriented environments
Strong business insight, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating at pace
Ability to influence, educate, and build credibility at all levels, including executives and ownership groups
CCP strongly preferred
This role is ideal for a compensation leader who is energized by PE environments and intentionally seeking visibility, accountability, and impact.
Join us and help shape how we reward performance while driving enterprise value.
Where You'll Work This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our headquarters in Downers Grove, IL
The salary range is $180,000 - $210,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.
What You Can Expect
Strong
work/life flexibility
To be surrounded by an
inclusive
team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
To be rewarded for your contributions with a
targeted annual company bonus
and
annual salary reviews
Competitive
pay and benefits
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients
essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives
from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than
9,500 employees
support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a
Total Rewards package
that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to
support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports
sustainable solutions
for the world around us so that we can do our part to
help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.
Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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