Compensation Manager

The Compensation Manager is responsible for leading the implementation and administration of new and existing compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentive strategies.

• Owns and administers both the management and broad-based equity programs, preparing grants, handling paperwork, and managing program communications.
• Leads annual compensation planning processes, such as merit cycles, merit matrices, and total compensation associate communications.
• Provides strategic guidance to leadership and relevant HR partners on pay decisions, compensation philosophy, and workforce planning.
• Pairs with HR and business leaders to ensure salary guidelines and governance practices are being followed.
• Uses data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and provides actionable insights.
• Implements and maintains bonus plan criteria and incentive structures aligned with business performance.
• Participates in and influences cross-functional discussions related to organizational changes and workforce strategy.
• Leads compensation-related change management efforts across multiple stakeholders, including HR and hiring leaders.
• Evaluates and ensures compliance of job descriptions with compensation frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Manages at least one direct report.
• Continuously assesses market trends and provides recommendations to maintain competitiveness.

Success Criteria

• Successfully implements and launches a new job architecture across multiple business areas, ensuring strong project and change management throughout.
• Streamlines, simplifies, and organizes the organization's approach to short-term incentive plans while linking plans to drive performance.
• Establishes strong credibility with leadership as a trusted compensation advisor.
• Drives data-informed decisions and elevates the organization's understanding of compensation strategy.
• Enhances the overall associate experience through thoughtful, competitive compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate with confidence and credibility, influencing leaders and navigating complex organizational dynamics.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong compensation expertise with demonstrated experience in incentive implementation and management, equity administration, and compensation governance.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate business needs and identify gaps before they arise.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into clear, compelling business stories.
• Experience managing and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels, including executive leadership.
• Ability to lead through change and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach.
• High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to operate autonomously.
• Experience working within HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and advanced proficiency in Excel and data modeling.
• Experience working within a corporate or multi-unit environment preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with little support.

Skills

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation.
• Experience in compensation program design, incentive structures, and equity plan administration.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
• Experience working within a corporate or multi-unit environment preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with little support.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.

Schedule/Location

A hybrid working model is offered; Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday/Friday from home. Office locations are: 500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX and 1010 N University Parks Drive, Waco, TX.

Benefits

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Financial Benefits

Equity and bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self.