Manager, Compensation

About the role

Design, plan and implement compensation strategies and programs for a Fortune 500 company with some of the most iconic brands. Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HRBPs to consult with business clients and deliver compensation solutions that support business objectives.
• Perform significant data analysis on compensation topics, including base pay, short-term incentive plans, long-term incentive plans, pay for performance, benchmarking and market data, annual survey participation and labor market trends.
• Provide advice and guidance through the job evaluation process to appropriately value work in the organization and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on delivering highly competitive and attractive new hire offers to meet diverse talent needs.
• Lead complex compensation projects, from design through delivery, including change management and training.
• Deliver compensation programs, including annual base salary increases, promotions, short-term and long-term incentives, stock administration, and other salary movement.
• Provide up-to-date market intelligence on competitive compensation trends and practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including wage and hour, equal pay, and pay transparency requirements, and create supporting policy and procedure documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, design, and administration
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they apply to base compensation and incentive compensation programs, company policies, and operations
• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation platforms, market pricing and survey tools and application of AI to compensation spaces; experience with SuccessFactors preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to influence partners and clients at all levels
• Experience with job architecture, salary structure design, and skills-based approaches to pay
• Experience applying analytics, modeling, and data visualization to project the impact of proposed changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Pay

The Salary Range for this position is: $119,600.00 – $173,450.00.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule in Richmond, VA with in-person collaboration Tuesday–Thursday and remote work on Mondays and Fridays; 37.5-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote days
• Paid time off: 15 days plus 13 holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Annual merit increases and performance bonus
• 401(k) matching from day one; Deferred Profit Sharing equal to 13%–17% of base salary
• Professional development stipends for conferences, certifications, or student loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental and bonding leave
• Wellness programs and paid volunteer days