Senior Manager, Compensation

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will shape compensation strategy and help ensure pay programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with the organization's broader people priorities. You will partner closely with HR, business leaders, Legal, and external advisors on compensation philosophy, executive analysis, and equity program design. The position also offers the opportunity to modernize compensation operations through improved data practices, training, and AI-enabled workflows.

Location: Bellevue, WA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders on compensation packages
• Contribute to the organization's compensation philosophy and market competitiveness
• Design equity programs alongside Legal and external advisors
• Prepare executive compensation analysis for Compensation Committee reviews
• Lead job evaluations to ensure consistent role categorization
• Create training materials on total rewards for employees
• Analyze complex datasets to derive insights and improve efficiency
• Support compensation surveys to build competitive data
• Implement AI-driven workflows to modernize compensation operations
• Evaluate compensation programs for compliance and effectiveness
• Manage a team focused on talent and compensation priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years in HR, compensation, or related roles with team management experience
• Proficient in Google Sheets and Excel
• Hands-on experience with HRIS, preferably Workday, and market benchmarking tools
• Fluency in labor laws and regulations concerning pay equity

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Support programs for emotional and mental health
• Compensation packages tied to long-term success
• Strong commitment to community and collaboration through in-office work

Pay

$229,000 – $343,000 annually