Manager, Compensation

About the role

Oversees and leads compensation-related projects and initiatives, partnering with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and key stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, drive process improvements, and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and execution of annual and cyclical compensation programs, including salary, bonus, and equity processes.
• Oversee planning activities, communications, training materials, and program administration to ensure a consistent and effective experience for leaders and employees.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance program effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of compensation professionals.
• Establish priorities, manage workloads, review analyses and recommendations, and ensure the delivery of high-quality compensation services.
• Foster technical expertise, continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence across the team.
• Provide guidance and oversight for job evaluations, organizational leveling, market pricing, and compensation recommendations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to resolve complex compensation matters and ensure consistent application of compensation programs, policies, and salary administration guidelines.
• Oversee the development and delivery of compensation analyses, metrics, dashboards, reporting, and financial modeling to support data-driven decision-making.
• Leverage workforce and market data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to business leaders and HR partners.
• Support the development and maintenance of salary structures, pay programs, and compensation tools that promote market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation-related regulations and requirements.
• Oversee pay equity analyses, audit activities, documentation, and compensation governance processes to help ensure fair, consistent, and compliant pay practices.

Requirements

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Strong knowledge of compensation principles, salary administration practices, job evaluation methodologies, market pricing concepts, and compensation program administration. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop practical solutions. Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.

Qualifications

Essential experience required: 5 years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, finance, or a related analytical function. Experience leading, mentoring, and developing team members. Experience administering compensation programs and processes, including salary, incentive, and/or equity planning. Experience working with HRIS, compensation, and reporting systems. Experience developing and leveraging reports, dashboards, models, and analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making and compensation insights. Experience partnering with HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide consultative support on compensation-related matters. Experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or system implementations.