SR MANAGER-COMP STRATEGY - 203818

We are a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” Our portfolio includes 130+ alcohol beverage brands, including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We are home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S.—Barefoot Wine and High Noon—and are official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

About the role

As a Compensation Manager, you will lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise compensation programs that support business objectives, talent strategies, and organizational growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, Human Resources partners, Finance, and executive stakeholders, delivering data-driven compensation solutions that promote market competitiveness, internal equity, and operational excellence.

In this highly visible role, you will oversee compensation programs, annual planning cycles, job architecture, market pricing, incentive administration, and compensation governance practices. You will leverage analytics and market intelligence to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and develop recommendations that support sound compensation decisions and workforce planning initiatives. You will also provide leadership for compensation systems, technology platforms, and process optimization efforts, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and an exceptional user experience.

Through collaboration across Human Resources, Information Technology, Payroll, and business stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with compensation-related regulations and governance standards. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, strong business acumen, analytical expertise, and the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization. You will lead complex compensation initiatives, support executive compensation activities, mentor compensation professionals, and champion innovative solutions that strengthen our total rewards programs and employee value proposition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise compensation programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, HR partners, Finance, and executive stakeholders on compensation solutions.
• Oversee compensation programs, annual planning cycles, job architecture, market pricing, and incentive administration.
• Leverage analytics and market intelligence to identify trends and assess organizational needs.
• Provide leadership for compensation systems, technology platforms, and process optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with compensation-related regulations.
• Lead complex compensation initiatives and support executive compensation activities.
• Mentor compensation professionals and champion innovative solutions for total rewards programs.
• Travel to company offices, sites, and meeting locations up to 5% of the time for onboarding, training, meetings, and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR
• High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 12 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of Gallo HR experience to include 6 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of Gallo HR experience to include 4 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Managerial or supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation administration practices.
• Experience leading compensation systems, technology solutions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience consulting with business leaders, Human Resources Business Partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of compensation compliance requirements, wage and hour regulations, pay transparency requirements, and compensation governance practices.
• Experience managing large datasets and developing actionable business insights.
• Advanced spreadsheet and reporting tool proficiency.
• Strong communication, presentation, influence, and project management skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.

How you'll stand out

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting plus 10 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting plus 8 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP).
• Experience supporting executive compensation, equity administration, international compensation, or sales compensation programs.

Pay

$151,000 - $226,600 per year. This position may also be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401k plans and profit sharing.
• Pet insurance.
• Company holidays.
• Access to an employee wine shop.
• Additional benefits may be discussed during the interview process.

This is a hybrid role based in the specified location(s) with an option for occasional telecommuting. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.