Sr. Manager, Compensation
$105,000–$140,000 year
HybridSun Prairie, Wisconsin, 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 and recommendations for the Compensation Committee, while leading the planning and forecasting of annual equity award programs. Drive the organization's pay transparency strategy, conduct annual pay equity analyses, and design a competitive job architecture and salary structure across corporate and field positions. Model performance-based compensation programs using advanced financial modeling in Google Workspace tools to support forecasting and cost analysis. Conduct program reviews, market benchmarking, and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices, analyze HR data to generate insights on trends and costs, and respond to employee compensation inquiries. Lead the annual merit review process, including budget planning and salary adjustment recommendations, while providing strategic business counsel to executive leadership.
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
- The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI
- You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer
Desired Qualifications
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates located outside of commuting distance to the headquarters office
- 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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