Sr. Manager, Compensation
$105,000–$140,000 year
HybridDuluth, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Execute enterprise-wide compensation strategy including base salary structures, equity plans, and performance-based incentive programs. Partner with the Director of HR Operations to prepare materials for the Compensation Committee and lead annual equity award planning. Drive pay transparency and equity analyses, design job architecture with geographic differentials, and model bonus programs using advanced financial modeling in Google Workspace. Conduct market benchmarking, job evaluations, and merit review budget planning while responding to employee inquiries. Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on compensation matters and communicate policies to employees and stakeholders. Work Monday through Thursday in the Duluth headquarters office with optional Friday remote work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or Equivalent
- 7+ years of progressive compensation experience
- Advanced Google Workspace proficiency, specifically in Google Sheets (nested formulas, complex data modeling, and visualization)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting statistical analysis, what-if modeling, and compensation forecasting
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
- Experience designing compensation programs for high-volume, geographically dispersed multi-location and multi-business unit operations. I.e. Fulfillment, stores, contact center, corporate.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage data-driven analytics to develop informed compensation recommendations and business insights
- Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive compensation matters with professionalism
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align compensation programs and initiatives to broader organizational goals and objectives
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Travel is required for less than 10% of company-related meetings, programs, and/or events
- Sitting is required for 90% of working hours
- Standing is required for 10% of working hours
- Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement (ie: typing)
- Occasional reaching, twisting, and bending
- Noise level no greater than casual conversation
- Ability to perform work in cubicle workstations or an office setting
- Work in temperatures ranging from 65 - 75 degrees
Desired Qualifications
- Board-level reporting experience, including executive compensation analysis and presentations
- Preferred experience working with Payfactors, UKG, or other related HR Technologies
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