Compensation Manager

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. Manage the organization’s compensation programs, including base pay, merit, bonus, incentive, and related processes .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $172,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing compensation programs, including base pay, merit, and incentive structures, while ensuring compliance with pay equity and transparency regulations. Proficient in utilizing HRIS systems, particularly Workday, for data management and reporting.

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Compensation Program ManagementMarket Pricing AnalysisWorkday System AdministrationCompensation ComplianceAdvanced Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Compensation PrinciplesSalary StructuresJob ArchitecturePay EquityIncentive ProgramsAnnual Compensation PlanningPay AnalysisProject ManagementData ReportingMarketpay Experience

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailExcellent JudgmentCommunication SkillsConsulting SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRISWorkdayMarketpay

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPWorldatWorkSHRM

Industry Keywords

Compensation ProgramsPay TransparencyWage-and-Hour ComplianceInternal Equity AnalysesJob Evaluations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the organization’s compensation programs, including base pay, merit, bonus, incentive, and related processes
Lead annual and off-cycle compensation cycles, including planning, analysis, approvals, Workday system administration, reporting, and communications
Conduct market pricing, job evaluations, salary structure reviews, internal equity analyses, and pay recommendations
Maintain job architecture, compensation policies, guidelines, Workday data, and supporting documentation
Advise HR Business Partners, managers, and leaders on compensation decisions, pay practices, job leveling, and compliance requirements
Partner with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to improve data quality, reporting, controls, and process efficiency
Lead pay equity reviews and support compliance with applicable pay transparency, wage-and-hour, and equal-pay requirements
Manage, coach, and develop the Compensation Analyst while ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential service delivery
Report directly to the VP, People Rewards & Digital HR Solutions
Supervise one Compensation Analyst

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, mathematics, statistics, or a related field required
Five or more years of progressive compensation experience
Experience with salary structures, market pricing, annual compensation planning, and pay analysis
Experience working with HRIS and compensation systems
Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, salary structures, job architecture, pay equity, incentive programs, and applicable compliance requirements
Advanced analytical, spreadsheet, reporting, HRIS, project-management, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent judgment, discretion, communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills
Ability to explain complex compensation matters clearly
CCP, WorldatWork, SHRM, or other relevant certification preferred
Workday and Marketpay experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
A retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Other employee benefits
Potential eligibility for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable