Sr Mgr, Compensation

Accountabilities

• Lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive programs, job architecture, and pay practices.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR partners and business leaders, ensuring compensation decisions are data-driven, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, salary reviews, and bonus calculations.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on compensation philosophy, market trends, and best practices.
• Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable wage and hour laws, pay equity requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, job codes, and classification frameworks in collaboration with HR and legal teams.
• Advise and train HR teams and leaders on compensation policies, processes, and pay decisions.
• Analyze compensation data, benchmarking insights, and market trends to support business recommendations.
• Manage and mentor compensation professionals, overseeing priorities, project execution, and quality of deliverables.
• Support compensation-related projects that improve processes, systems, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experienced compensation professional with strong analytical capabilities, strategic judgment, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of compensation principles, market practices, and regulatory requirements, along with experience leading compensation initiatives in complex organizations.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of compensation design, job evaluation methodologies, market benchmarking, and pay structures.
• Experience managing compensation programs, annual review cycles, and incentive strategies.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex compensation concepts clearly and influence senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of wage and hour regulations, pay equity principles, and FLSA classification standards.
• Experience building effective partnerships across HR, Finance, and business teams.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and experience with compensation survey tools such as WTW, Mercer, or Radford.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms such as Workday Advanced Compensation, Payscale, or PayFactors.
• Experience designing incentive, bonus, or sales compensation programs is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 USD.
• Potential eligibility for annual or quarterly performance-based bonus programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 6% of pay after eligibility requirements are met.
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement options.
• Employee assistance program and additional wellness resources.
• Additional insurance options, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
• Remote work flexibility across the United States.
• Professional growth opportunities, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful compensation initiatives.
• Paid sabbatical opportunities based on tenure.