About the Role:
The Sr. Manager, Compensation reports to the Director, Compensation & Benefits at Wabash and is a key leader in shaping and executing the company's compensation strategy. This position is responsible for the strategic design, management and administration of base pay structures, incentive plans, executive compensation and other variable pay initiatives. The Sr. Manager, Compensation partners closely with HR, business leaders and Finance to ensure compensation programs, spanning both broad-based and executive levels, align with company goals, market competitiveness and internal equity considerations. This role offers exposure to all facets of Wabash’s compensation strategy, from non-salary through executive levels and provides the opportunity to influence compensation programs that shape the company’s long-term success.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation and ongoing evaluation of Wabash’s compensation programs including broad-based and executive pay plans ensuring alignment with business strategy and industry best practices
- Assist with the annual compensation cycle including incentive plan administration and base pay adjustments
- Provide strategic recommendations on compensation structures, salary banding and all pay program enhancements to drive employee belonging and retention
- Manage compensation analyses including market benchmarking, pay equity reviews and modeling for proposed pay structures
- Advise and collaborate with HR and senior leaders on compensation-related matters including job leveling, workforce compensation planning and executive pay program support
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations including FLSA, pay transparency requirements and evolving compensation trends
- Lead participation in and analysis of compensation surveys, as needed, ensuring Wabash remains competitive in the market
- Partner with Finance and Legal teams to ensure pay programs, including executive incentive and equity components, align with cost considerations and governance requirements
- Develop and deliver training and communications as needed on compensation programs and pay decision-making frameworks
- Act as a thought leader on compensation trends proactively recommending innovative solutions to support talent attraction, retention and engagement
- Other duties as assigned
Let’s Talk About Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5-7+ years of progressive compensation experience with 2-3+ years in a senior capacity
- Experience with executive compensation programs (e.g., incentive design, equity or governance) preferred
- CCP certification or commitment to obtaining CCP preferred
- Strong knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies and pay program design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Vlookup, pivot tables, complex formulas) and HRIS/compensation tools; experience analyzing incentive or executive pay programs a plus
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and drive results
- High level of integrity, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
- Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
- Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
- Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
- Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
- Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.
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What We Do
Wabash: Changing How the World Reaches You®
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) combines physical and digital technologies to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions that optimize supply chains across transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash designs, manufactures, and services an extensive range of products supporting first-to-final mile operations, including dry and refrigerated trailers and truck bodies, platform trailers, tank trailers, structural composites and more. In addition, through the Wabash Marketplace and Wabash Parts, customers gain access to a nationwide parts and service network, Trailers as a Service (TaaS)℠, and advanced tools designed to streamline operations and drive growth. By enabling businesses to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow, Wabash is Changing How the World Reaches You®.
Wabash recently entered into a joint venture, Wabash Marketplace, with Fernweh Group LLC, an investment firm specializing in the industrial technology sector. This joint venture will accelerate Wabash’s development and growth of an end-to-end digital platform, all while enhancing the overall experience for dealers, customers, and suppliers through the ease, speed, and convenience of a connected partner ecosystem. Initial focus of the Wabash Marketplace will be scaling the Trailers as a Service offering as well as part sales and new services.
To learn more about Wabash and its innovative solutions, visit www.onewabash.com.
