Compensation Programs Manager
Compensation Programs Manager
Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 remote)
$150,000 – $210,000
A large, mission-driven, complex organization is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead enterprise-wide compensation strategy for a workforce of approximately 3,500 employees.
This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for driving market competitiveness, internal equity, and data-driven compensation decisions across the organization. The position partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, Recruiting, and executive stakeholders while managing two direct reports and owning compensation processes within Workday (recently implemented).
This role is open due to a relocation-related departure and is currently being supported on an interim basis. The organization is seeking a dedicated compensation leader to bring structure, strategy, and consistency to a growing and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead job evaluations, market pricing, and enterprise-wide compensation reviews
- Develop and present compensation recommendations to senior leadership
- Perform advanced Excel-based modeling, cost analysis, and pay structure design
- Manage job classification, reclassification, and approval workflows
- Analyze workforce trends, retention data, and pay competitiveness
- Oversee compensation processes within Workday HRIS in partnership with HR/IT
- Interpret compensation surveys and ensure market alignment
- Partner with Recruiting on offers, leveling, and compensation approvals
- Lead, coach, and develop two direct reports
- 5+ years of compensation or advanced compensation analysis experience
- Strong experience with compensation benchmarking, modeling, and job evaluation
- Advanced Excel skills (modeling, forecasting, cost analysis)
- HRIS experience required; Workday strongly preferred
- Strong analytical judgment and stakeholder management skills
- Base Salary: $150,000 – $208,000
- Strong retirement plan with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (family eligible)
- Generous PTO package (~25 days annually including holidays)
- Life insurance, FSA, and optional supplemental benefits
- Tuition/education assistance programs
- Employee discounts and wellness perks
- Additional lifestyle and financial benefits
- Highly stable organization with long-tenured leadership
- Strong internal promotion culture and leadership accessibility
- Opportunity to build and refine enterprise compensation strategy
- High visibility role with direct impact on organizational pay philosophy
- Stable, well-resourced environment with ongoing growth and investment
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