Manager, Compensation

Bonus Type

Summary

Our human resources team is the heart of our vibrant work culture, attracting top talent, nurturing employee growth, and fostering strong relationships! We excel in talent acquisition, skill development, compensation and benefits, and ensuring workplace compliance, all to drive our organization’s success. With a dynamic approach, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

Job Description

The Compensation Manager  is a strategic and influential compensation professional who combines deep technical expertise with exceptional business acumen. They will design and manage competitive, equitable, and performance-driven compensation programs that align with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, leveraging data-driven insights to shape decisions that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

Team Culture

Our culture is built on transparency and continuous improvement, encouraging open communication and valuing every employee. We emphasize employee well-being through regular training, enhancing job satisfaction and productivity. This approach creates a highly engaged, empowered workforce that drives the company's success and long-term strategic goals.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will develop and execute compensation strategies that support organizational objectives and drive business performance.
• You will build strong relationships with the ELT, senior leadership, and key stakeholders. Provide clear, compelling recommendations that balance business priorities, shareholder value with employee engagement and fairness.
• You will use advanced analytics and modeling to evaluate compensation structures, pay equity, and incentive programs. Translate complex data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• You will maintain deep knowledge of compensation best practices, industry benchmarks, and emerging trends.
• You will ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements, including executive compensation disclosures and pay equity standards.
• You will present complex compensation concepts in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to executives and employees.
• You will work closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to integrate compensation strategies into broader talent and business plans.
• You will identify opportunities to enhance compensation programs through technology, automation, and data-driven practices.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field, along with 6-8 years of directly related experience in Compensation or Total Rewards. Alternatively, 10-12 years of an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in incentive design, incentive compensation, and pay equity analysis. Executive compensation experience preferred.
• Proficiency in compensation analytics tools and HRIS systems.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling and budgeting.
• Previous Financial Institution Compensation experience is desired.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align compensation programs to business goals.
• High integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic business environment.
• Change management skills to drive adoption of new programs and practices.