Camie Miller
Compensation Director
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic compensation leader with over 20 years of experience advising executives in large technology and life sciences organizations on strategies to attract and retain scarce technical talent. Expertise includes developing innovative pay strategies for AI and machine learning roles, designing long-term incentives, and creating global pay structures that effectively address diverse geographical and emerging market needs. Recognized for transforming complex pay, retention, and market data into actionable insights that drive leadership decisions, while serving as a key resource for navigating high-stakes compensation challenges. Proven ability to align compensation practices with organizational goals, ensuring competitive positioning in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Overview
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Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Compensation
SAP
10.2025 - Current
- serve as lead compensation advisor to executives and senior leaders, translating business and workforce plans into clear pay strategy and actionable narrative
- Created compensation framework for AI and machine learning talent through development of premium pay structures and critical-skills bands, strengthening ability to compete for scarce technical talent while preserving broader job architecture.
- Directed global long-term incentive framework redesign encompassing restructuring eligibility criteria, grant guidelines, and refresh strategy aimed at strengthening retention of business-critical talent.
- serve as escalation point for complex sensitive high-visibility compensation decisions applying judgment where market data is lacking and situation is moving quickly.
- Advised HR business partners on compensation processes and program application, and coached leaders on positioning pay decisions with teams.
Principal Compensation Business Partner
Workday
Pleasanton
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Spearheaded compensation strategy initiatives for the global GTM organization, aligning pay structures with market trends to ensure competitive positioning and employee retention.
- Analyzed compensation data to identify disparities, implemented corrective measures in variable compensation that resulted in equitable pay practices and enhanced employee satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive compensation framework, streamlining processes and facilitating informed decision-making for leadership across groups.
- Fostered partnerships with HR and leaders to integrate compensation insights into talent management strategies, enhancing alignment between compensation practices and organizational goals.
- Promoted transparency in compensation discussions, building trust and engagement among employees and supporting their career development.
- Pleasanton
Global Compensation Business Partner
Apple
Cupertino
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Led global compensation strategy across multiple business groups (Hardware, Watch, Health, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) and geographies in partnership with regional HR and compensation teams to align with enterprise-wide goals.
- Maintained external competitiveness through proactive market analysis, trend forecasting, and location-based pay planning; developed targeted compensation strategies for at-risk and hard-to-fill positions that enhanced talent acquisition.
- Managed annual and mid-year compensation review cycles, including budget planning and program execution.
- Managed annual and mid-year compensation review cycles, overseeing budget planning and execution to ensure alignment with compensation objectives.
- Advised executive leadership, including executives and VPs, on talent and performance strategies, aligning compensation practices with corporate objectives to support organizational goals.
- Worked in Cupertino office to support regional HR initiatives.
Principal Compensation Manager
Genentech/Roche
South San Francisco
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Delivered comprehensive compensation support for Global Product Development division, advising senior leadership and HR on strategic execution.
- Directed global compensation initiatives, creating training materials and communication plans to enhance manager understanding of compensation strategies.
- Managed executive benchmarking process, ensuring alignment with Genentech/Roche compensation philosophy to attract and retain top talent.
- Oversaw executive benchmarking to ensure alignment with Genentech/Roche’s compensation philosophy.
- South San Francisco
Senior Compensation Consultant
Wells Fargo
San Francisco
01.2001 - 08.2015
- Conducted competitive market analysis and internal compensation reviews to align compensation strategies with market trends.
- Managed large-scale projects, leading rollout of new bonus administration tool for 2,000+ managers, enhancing bonus distribution efficiency.
- Supported year-end compensation processes by developing budgets, tools, and communications to streamline reward structures (base, bonus, equity).
- Worked in San Francisco, collaborating with local teams to enhance project outcomes.
HR Specialist
Wells Fargo
San Francisco
06.1998 - 01.2001
- Assisted customers in San Francisco area
- Managed employee relations cases, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
- Processed onboarding activities, verifying documentation and coordinating timely new-hire setup.
- Maintained HRIS records, updating employee data with accuracy and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
San Francisco State University
San FranciscoSkills
- AI/ML
- Talent Pay Strategy
- Long-Term Incentive Design
- Global Pay Strategy
- Equity Compensation Strategy
- Compensation Modeling
- Job architecture
- Job Evaluations
- Executive advisory
- Market Benchmarking
- Compensation Program Management
Certification
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), WorldatWork
Timeline
Director, Compensation
SAP
10.2025 - Current
Principal Compensation Business Partner
Workday
09.2023 - 10.2025
Global Compensation Business Partner
Apple
04.2019 - 09.2023
Principal Compensation Manager
Genentech/Roche
08.2015 - 04.2019
Senior Compensation Consultant
Wells Fargo
01.2001 - 08.2015
HR Specialist
Wells Fargo
06.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
San Francisco State University