Compensation Manager

Compensation Manager Minnesota-Based | Primarily Remote | $90,000–$110,000 Robert Half is partnering with a multi-state, mission-driven organization to identify a Compensation Manager to lead and advance its compensation programs, pay structures, and job pricing processes. This position is best suited for candidates based in Minnesota, with a primarily remote work arrangement and occasional in-person meetings preferred. Reporting to the VP of Talent Strategy, the Compensation Manager will serve as the organization's primary compensation subject matter expert, overseeing day-to-day compensation operations while partnering with Talent Acquisition, Finance, HR, and organizational leadership. This role offers the opportunity to influence compensation strategy, pay equity, market competitiveness, and job architecture across a complex, multi-site workforce. Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and enhance compensation programs, policies, and processes to support organizational goals, budget considerations, and market competitiveness.Maintain salary structures, pay grades, job architecture, and compensation documentation within HRIS and related systems.Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, salary benchmarking, and compensation analyses using salary surveys, market data, and industry resources.Develop salary range recommendations and provide guidance on pay decisions, salary placement, and compensation practices.Conduct pay equity, internal equity, and wage compression analyses, providing recommendations to leadership.Develop and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and analyses related to salaries, incentives, turnover costs, vacancies, and labor market trends.Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders on compensation recommendations, offer approvals, sign-on bonus requests, and hiring-related pay decisions.Collaborate with Finance and Talent Strategy leadership on annual compensation planning, market reviews, budget development, and strategic initiatives.Support the development and maintenance of job descriptions, job titles, career frameworks, and consistent job levels across the organization.Serve as a trusted compensation resource for organizational leaders, providing guidance on policies, salary administration, pay equity, and market competitiveness.Supervise and develop a Compensation Analyst, establishing priorities, reviewing work, and supporting professional growth.Manage compensation survey participation, vendor relationships, and external resources as needed. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.5+ years of progressive compensation experience, including compensation program administration, job pricing, market analysis, and salary structure maintenance.Experience maintaining pay grades, salary structures, and compensation data within an HRIS or compensation system.Experience utilizing compensation surveys, salary benchmarking tools, and labor market data.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, reporting, and presenting findings.Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.Valid driver's license.Preferred QualificationsCertified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.Previous experience supervising or leading employees.Experience supporting compensation functions within healthcare, nonprofit, or other multi-site organizations.Compensation & Work EnvironmentSalary: $90,000–$110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.Location: Minnesota-based candidates strongly preferred.Work arrangement: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings preferred.Team: Direct supervision of a Compensation Analyst.HRIS: UKG.Why Consider This Opportunity?Broad ownership of compensation programs and processes.Opportunity to influence compensation strategy, pay equity, and job architecture.Close partnership with Talent Acquisition, Finance, HR, and organizational leadership.A collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on supporting children, families, and communities.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.If you bring strong compensation expertise and enjoy combining hands-on analysis with strategic partnership and process improvement, we welcome the opportunity to connect. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. 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