Senior Compensation Manager

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Compensation Manager to lead and support the design, administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of our compensation programs. This role will serve as a subject-matter expert in compensation while partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to ensure our compensation practices are competitive, equitable, data-driven, and aligned with business objectives. 

The ideal candidate combines strong compensation expertise with advanced analytical capabilities. They will be comfortable working with large datasets, developing meaningful compensation insights, building models and reports, and translating complex data into clear recommendations for leadership. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate compensation programs that support organizational strategy and business objectives. 

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on compensation philosophy, salary structures, market pricing, pay practices, incentives, and compensation policies. 

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive positioning across roles and employee populations. 

• Manage annual compensation processes, including merit increases, promotional increases, market adjustments, and incentive programs. 

• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders on compensation decisions and organizational changes. 

• Evaluate internal equity and pay practices and make recommendations to address potential disparities. 

• Ensure compensation programs are administered consistently and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. 

• Develop and maintain compensation dashboards, reporting, and analytics for HR and executive leadership. 

• Conduct analyses related to pay equity, salary distribution, compa-ratios, range penetration, turnover, promotions, hiring, and other workforce trends. 

• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support compensation planning and decision-making. 

• Translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for business leaders. 

• Leverage HRIS to support compensation processes, reporting, data analysis and ongoing program administration.   

EDUCATION & TRAINING 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field. 

• Professional certification such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 

• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, with increasing responsibility in compensation program management and analysis. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling. 

• Experience with HRIS dashboards and data visualization tools such as Power BI. 

• Workday experience preferred. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, market benchmarking, salary structures, and pay equity. 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze large and complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate compensation information to senior leaders. 

• Experience managing multiple projects and working collaboratively across HR, Finance, and business functions. 

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring four days in the office (Monday–Thursday) and one remote day (Friday) each week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.