Senior Compensation Manager

Position Overview

As our Senior Manager of Compensation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we recognize, reward, and invest in our people. You will lead the strategy and execution of enterprise-wide compensation programs, including base salary structures, short and long-term incentives, and equity plans, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with our business objectives and culture. This role is an individual contributor position focused on company-wide partnership.

Position Details

• Work Environment:

  • At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork.
  • The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI.
  • You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.
  • Relocation assistance is available for candidates located outside of commuting distance to the headquarters office.

• Benefits And Perks:

  • Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products—it's about our people too. That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.
  • Multiple Medical plan options
  • Dental & Vision plans
  • Medical and Dependent Care
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account including company contributions
  • Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability
  • Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
  • Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
  • Daily pay available
  • 40% Employee Discount
  • Flexible Fridays
  • Onsite fitness center

• Position Compensation Outline:

  • Compensation Range:

    • $105,000 - $140,000/year
  • This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program.
  • Relocation assistance is available for candidates located outside of commuting distance to the headquarters office.
  • Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications.
  • Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

• What You’ll Do:

  • Execute a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals, incorporating market trends, industry benchmarks, and internal financial considerations.

    • Partner with the Director of HR Operations to prepare materials, analyses, and recommendations for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
    • Lead the planning and forecasting of annual equity award programs and oversee the execution of stock agreements and participant communications.
    • Drive the organization’s pay transparency strategy and conduct annual pay equity analyses to support fair and unbiased compensation practices.
    • Design and maintain a competitive job architecture and salary structure, including geographic pay differentials across corporate and field positions.
    • Design and model performance-based compensation programs, including corporate bonus and field incentive plans, using advanced financial modeling in Google Workspace tools to support forecasting, cost analysis, and compensation recommendations.
    • Conduct compensation program reviews, market benchmarking, and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices, accurate job classification, and data-driven recommendations for executive leadership.
    • Develop and implement communication strategies that educate employees and stakeholders on compensation programs, policies, and career growth opportunities.
    • Lead the annual merit review process, including budget planning, salary adjustment recommendations, and stakeholder communications.
    • Analyze HR and compensation data to generate insights, forecasts, and reports on compensation trends and program costs.
    • Respond to employee compensation inquiries and resolve issues in a timely, professional, and equitable manner.
    • Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide strategic business counsel on compensation matters.

• We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or Equivalent - Equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • 7+ years of progressive compensation experience.
  • Advanced Google Workspace proficiency, specifically in Excel or Google Sheets (nested formulas, complex data modeling, and visualization).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting statistical analysis, what-if modeling, and compensation forecasting.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
  • Experience designing compensation programs for high-volume, geographically dispersed multi-location and multi-business unit operations. I.e. Fulfillment, stores, contact center, corporate.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage data-driven analytics to develop informed compensation recommendations and business insights.
  • Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive compensation matters with professionalism.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align compensation programs and initiatives to broader organizational goals and objectives.
  • Experience preparing materials for the Board of Directors, including executive compensation analysis is preferred.
  • Preferred experience working with Payfactors, UKG, or other related HR Technologies.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Leadership Competencies: Leading Self, Leading Others, Inspiring Trust, Adaptability, Mature Confidence, Career and Self Development, Driving Execution, Building Organizational Relationships, Empowering Others, Fostering Open Dialogue

• About Duluth Trading Company:

  • Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands.
  • Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way.
  • We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.
  • From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.
  • Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart.
  • We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.