Manager, Compensation

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.  To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

• Reporting to the Director of Compensation, the Compensation Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day administration and execution of compensation programs while playing a critical role in deploying strategies that support organizational goals. Acting as a consultative partner to business leaders, this role provides guidance on pay practices, market competitiveness, and talent strategy, and leads initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of compensation programs and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Job Description

  Job Description

  Reporting to the Director of Compensation, the Compensation Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day administration and execution of compensation programs while playing a critical role in deploying strategies that support organizational goals. Acting as a consultative partner to business leaders, this role provides guidance on pay practices, market competitiveness, and talent strategy, and leads initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of compensation programs and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

  Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Partner with HR and business leaders to provide consultative guidance on compensation strategies, pay decisions, and workforce planning.

  • Lead the deployment of compensation programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market competitiveness.

  • Lead day-to-day administration of compensation plans and policy documentation

  • Conduct market analyses and develop recommendations to maintain competitive positioning and support talent acquisition and retention.

  • Influence decision-making through data-driven insights, modeling, and scenario planning for compensation initiatives.

  • Collaborate on the design and implementation of innovative compensation programs, policies, and tools that drive engagement and performance.

  • Develop and present compensation dashboards and analytics to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Manage annual salary planning and incentive programs end‑to‑end, overseeing program execution in Workday and ensuring alignment with compensation philosophy, regulatory requirements, and business strategy.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation philosophy, market trends, and regulatory requirements.

  • Drive continuous improvement in compensation processes, technology, and communication strategies.

  • Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; CCP certification preferred.

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation strategy, program design, and analytics.

  • Strong consultative and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders.

  • Advanced proficiency in data analysis and compensation benchmarking, utilizing survey tools and HR systems, including the Workday Advanced Compensation module.

  • Deep understanding of FLSA and other regulatory requirements.

  Work Environment:

  • Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a professional office setting, but there may be times where you will need to be in operating areas. In these areas, you may be exposed to environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.