Compensation Manager

Full time, Monday – Friday. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with on-site responsibilities determined by program and site needs, and quarterly meetings in Lancaster, CA.

About the Organization

At Lifelong Learning, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and every school should have the support to make that possible. Our mission is to serve our client schools so educators can focus on what matters most: helping students learn, grow and thrive. Through innovative operational and educational support, we help schools create stronger outcomes, greater opportunities, and brighter futures for the students and communities they serve.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and execute job analyses for all organizational roles.
• Develop and assess job descriptions.
• Benchmark salaries and recommend compensation adjustments to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organization policies related to job descriptions, compensation administration, compensation adjustments, salary structures, and variable incentive and stipend programs.
• Collaborate with the department Director, People Services Leadership, and other stakeholders to implement compensation structures aligned with company objectives and market trends while meeting project deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related field, or 2 years of equivalent work experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in the discipline.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in managing job descriptions and compensation, including but not limited to job analysis, job description development, job classification standards, job pricing methods, compensation structures, variable incentive plans, compensation management software, HRIS, and other information technology systems that support and integrate classification and compensation.
• Experience and proficiency in interpreting large sets of compensation data, trends, and performance metrics.
• Experience in project management, program development, organizing, prioritizing, coordinating, implementing, and managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
• Advanced skills in Excel administration and spreadsheet preparation.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or industry-related certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% in the performance of job duties.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Competitive nonprofit salary.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD); short-term disability (STD).
• Sick leave.
• Generous holiday, vacation, and seasonal breaks.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an attractive company contribution.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Wellness benefits through our Wellable app and Employee Assistance Program that includes financial, legal, and emotional counseling.
• Employee discount program for travel, home, and entertainment.
• Flexible work environment.
• Casual dress.