Sr. Manager, Compensation
$105,000–$140,000 year
HybridSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Execute a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals, incorporating market trends, industry benchmarks, and internal financial considerations. Partner with the Director of HR Operations to prepare materials, analyses, and recommendations for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Lead the planning and forecasting of annual equity award programs, oversee stock agreements, and conduct annual pay equity analyses to support fair practices. Design and maintain a competitive job architecture and salary structure, model performance-based compensation programs using advanced financial modeling, and drive the organization's pay transparency strategy. Conduct compensation program reviews, market benchmarking, and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices and accurate job classification. Develop communication strategies that educate employees and stakeholders on compensation programs, and lead the annual merit review process including budget planning and salary adjustment recommendations. Analyze HR and compensation data to generate insights, forecasts, and reports on trends and program costs. Respond to employee compensation inquiries and resolve issues in a timely, professional, and equitable manner. Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide strategic business counsel on compensation matters.
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
- 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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