Manage HR Magazine: Awards Ranking
Manage HR proudly honors the Top 10 Compensation and Benefits Directors 2026, forward-thinking professionals who are setting new benchmarks in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. These leaders are redefining talent strategies by leveraging data-driven insights, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and aligning workforce development with long-term business goals. Through their strategic vision and people-first mindset, they are not only building high-performing teams but also driving meaningful organizational growth in an ever-evolving talent landscape.
Top 10 Compensation and Benefits Directors - 2026
Na Sun
Director, Compensation, Zillow
Na Sun serves as Director of Compensation at Zillow, leading enterprise compensation strategy across executive, broad-based and sales programs. She previously held senior compensation roles at Redfin and U.S. Bank, with earlier experience at Abbott and Strategic Education. Na holds an MBA and the Certified Compensation Professional designation and is known for execution-focused, people-centric reward leadership.
Mary R. Allred
Director - Compensation and Benefits, Old Dominion Freight Line
Mary R. Allred is Director of Compensation and Benefits at Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., leading total rewards strategy. She brings extensive HR expertise from senior roles at Epes Transport System and Epes Carriers. Mary holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Lisa Martin
Director of Global Compensation, Rockwell Automation
Lisa Martin brings 25 years of compensation experience. She is the Director of Global Compensation at Rockwell Automation, where she leads a 15-member global team responsible for compensation strategy, M&A integration, regulatory alignment, rewards and recognition, and market competitiveness. With more than 15 years at Rockwell and extensive international experience, she brings a strategic, global, and people-centered approach to rewards design.
Joanna Bentley
Director, Compensation & Benefits, Wabash
Joanna Bentley is the Director of Compensation and Benefits at Wabash, leading total rewards strategy and programs. She brings 15+ years of expertise in compensation and benefits, with prior roles at Real Alloy, CEVA Logistics, Aon Hewitt and Sherwin-Williams. Joanna holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and drives people-centric reward solutions.
Joel Goldberg
Director Compensation and Benefits, B&G Foods
Joel Goldberg is Director of Compensation and Benefits at B&G Foods Inc., leading compensation strategy and HR initiatives in the food-manufacturing sector. He previously served as Director of Human Resources at Premio Foods and Godiva Chocolatier and has held leadership roles in the RGCC Board and the Business Alumni Network.
Bonny Ryan
Sr Director Benefits & Compensation, The Manitowoc Company
Bonny Ryan is Senior Director of Benefits and Compensation at The Manitowoc Company, leading total rewards strategy, global compensation and U.S. health and welfare programs. With deep expertise from roles at Molson Coors and earlier HR positions, Bonny holds a Master’s in Training & Development and a Group Benefits Associate certification.
Amy Hazelton
Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits, nVent
Amy Hazelton is Senior Director of Compensation and Benefits at nVent, leading global compensation, benefits and mobility strategy. She previously held compensation leadership roles at Pentair and Ally Financial. She holds a Master’s in Human Resources & Industrial Relations and a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Sociology & Women’s Studies.
Miranda Walker
Director Compensation, Kinder Morgan
Miranda Walker is Director of Compensation at Kinder Morgan, leading executive, equity and broad-based compensation strategy within the oil and gas sector. She previously served in total rewards and compensation leadership roles at Magellan Midstream Partners. Miranda holds a Master of Science in Human Resources and multiple certifications, including CCP and SPHR and is known for governance-focused, performance-driven pay leadership.
Justin Hincka
Director, Compensation, Wolverine Worldwide
Justin Hincka is Director of Compensation at Wolverine Worldwide, leading global compensation strategy across broad-based and executive programs in the retail apparel sector. He previously held senior compensation roles at Wolverine Worldwide and earlier served as executive compensation lead at Dematic and senior consultant at Grainger. Justin holds CCP and GRP certifications and is known for strategic, data-driven pay design.
Shaun Drawdy
Director, Compensation, Saia
Shaun Drawdy is Director of Compensation at Saia, leading compensation strategy within the truck transportation sector. He oversees pay structure design, incentive planning and job architecture frameworks that support organizational growth and internal equity. Shaun previously held senior compensation roles at Saia and HD Supply, with earlier experience at Scientific Research Corporation and J. Jill. He is known for data-driven, collaborative reward leadership.
