Compensation Manager

Title: Compensation Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day compensation operations, including market analysis, salary structures, and internal pay equity reviews.
• Manage and maintain Workday’s compensation module, ensuring accurate system configurations and process automation.
• Lead efforts to collect and analyze benchmarking data, maintaining competitive pay structures and participating in salary surveys.
• Administer quarterly and annual sales incentive programs, supporting leadership in developing effective rewards structures.
• Conduct financial modeling and compensation analytics using Excel to assess pay scales, budgeting, and workforce trends.
• Collaborate with HR and business partners to improve pay practices, job evaluations, and internal compensation guidelines.
• Research and implement best practices in compensation strategy, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Provide subject matter expertise on compliance and regulatory requirements related to compensation policies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis and administration within a corporate environment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong expertise in salary benchmarking, market analysis, job architecture, and total rewards programs.
• Advanced Excel proficiency for compensation modeling, data visualization, and financial analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Workday compensation module for administration and reporting.
• Experience designing and managing incentive and bonus structures, particularly for sales teams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, finance, and leadership teams to align compensation with business goals.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP certification is a plus).