Global Compensation and Benefits Director

Avient is seeking a strategic, business-minded, and globally experienced Global Compensation and Benefits Director to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and elevate our global total rewards strategy across diverse markets and employee populations. Our HR Directors are instrumental in driving Avient's success by aligning our people strategy with our business objectives. The Global Director for Compensation and Benefits is a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing insights and expertise on all aspects of our total rewards strategy. This role ensures our talent rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and designed to attract, retain, and reward the industry's best talent. We focus not only on today's needs but also on building a future-ready organization. Reporting directly to the SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, this role is a key member of the Global HR Leadership Team, bringing functional expertise and strategic insight to help shape and execute Avient's People Strategy. This leader will have direct responsibility and/or oversight for global benefit offerings (including health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs), global compensation programs (including base pay and salary structures, incentive plans and executive compensation), immigration and mobility programs, and support M&A activities as needed. Within each of these programs and processes, the alignment of global business strategy, talent needs, and market trends balanced with local regulatory and compliance requirements will be a critical skill to ensure our total rewards strategy is competitive and supports our growth. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, data-driven, and customer-centric leader with deep expertise in global compensation and benefits. They will have a proven track record of balancing local and regional needs with global strategy, navigating complex regulatory environments, and leading high-impact initiatives across a matrixed organization. This individual will also inspire and develop a high-performing global team of total rewards professionals. Essential Functions Embraces their role of change agent; living the Avient Leadership Behaviors and evolving the culture to achieve our business strategy. Coaches and holds their team accountable to the same. Drives a high-performance culture through total rewards practices that promote transparency, equity, innovation, and accountability. Ensures programs support talent attraction, retention, and development across all levels of the organization. Leverages digital tools and platforms to enhance the employee experience and streamline compensation and benefits administration. Identifies opportunities for automation, simplification, and improved service delivery. Leads and develops a global team of compensation and benefits professionals, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to build a strong talent pipeline and ensure operational excellence. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior global leaders, developing and implementing compensation and benefits strategies that align with Avient's business goals. Balances global consistency with regional and local needs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provides subject matter expertise and leadership in the design, governance, and execution of global compensation and benefits programs-including base pay, variable pay, equity, executive compensation, health and welfare benefits, and retirement plans. Partners closely with the HR team to ensure global alignment and local relevance. Uses data and analytics to tell a compelling story, enabling fact-based decision-making and continuous improvement across total rewards programs. Translates insights into actionable strategies that drive employee engagement and business outcomes. Leads and manages