Sr Manager, Compensation

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally. The company is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally.

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and administration of the organization's compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and job architecture. The Sr Manager, Compensation partners with HR and business leaders to ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Guides conversations on how the business’ compensation programs can drive and support its short and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation programs, including base pay structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, and job leveling frameworks.
• Partner with HR business partners and business leaders to evaluate and price new and existing positions, ensuring internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Manage annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and bonus calculations.
• Provide thought leadership in the ongoing assessment of compensation programs and offerings to ensure they meet business needs and align with marketplace best practices.
• Ensure compensation programs and pay decisions comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour, pay equity, and FLSA regulations.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, job codes, and FLSA classifications in partnership with HR business partners and legal.
• Advise and train HR and people leaders on compensation philosophy, policies, and pay practices.
• Manage and mentor compensation analysts, overseeing workflow, project timelines, and quality of deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricing practices.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, pay equity regulations, and FLSA classification standards.
• Ability to build and manage strong stakeholder relationships across HR, Finance, and business leadership.

Skills

• Advanced Excel modeling skills and experience with compensation survey and benchmarking tools (e.g., WTW, Mercer, Radford).
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms (e.g., Workday, Workday Advanced Compensation, Payscale, PayFactors).
• Experience designing incentive, bonus, or sales compensation programs (preferred).

Schedule

Team members work in an office or remote work environment. Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of daily responsibilities. Job demands may require long periods of sitting.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 USD annually. Additional compensation may include participation in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Additional vacation accrued with tenure. Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to discount and unit availability).

Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary.