Compensation Manager

Description

• Trend Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and legislation in compensation to maintain the company's competitive positioning.
• Executive compensation and reporting: Ensure alignment of US executive compensation packages, oversee executive payroll and support annual reporting requirements.
• Market Analysis: Coordinate and participate in compensation surveys to gather market data, analyze industry benchmarks, and ensure our compensation packages remain competitive.
• Communication and training: Communicate effectively and train managers and employees on compensation policies and processes.
• Annual Rewards processes: In close collaboration with the US HR team and business leaders, oversee and manage the annual compensation processes for salary, short-term and long-term incentive plans for US- as well as Canada-based employees and ensure accuracy of relevant compensation data.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the US HR team, payroll and finance departments to forecast costs and impacts of compensation plans.
• Program Development: Design and manage competitive compensation programs, policies, and procedures that are aligned with organizational goals and support talent attraction and retention.
• Global Rewards projects: As a member of the Global Rewards team, support with global compensation related projects and processes.
• Job Evaluation: Oversee job evaluation processes to determine appropriate salary levels and classifications and maintain/update local pay grade structures.
• Compliance: Ensure all compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in compensation analysis, design and management, with strong knowledge of US compensation principles, practices and industry trends.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Certifications: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or similar certification is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, as well as project management and organization skills. Proficiency in HRIS and compensation analysis tools, ideally with experience in SAP/Successfactors, as well as advanced Excel skills. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive compensation data with discretion and integrity.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance