Sr Mgr, Compensation in United States Embassy at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Mgr, Compensation based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance compensation strategies that directly support organizational growth and employee success.
You will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of compensation programs, ensuring they remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals.
The position combines strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and strong stakeholder partnership across HR and business leadership teams.
You will influence compensation decisions, guide leaders through complex pay considerations, and help build scalable reward practices.
As a senior compensation leader, you will manage critical projects, mentor team members, and contribute to the evolution of compensation frameworks.
This remote opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and driving meaningful business impact.
The Sr Manager, Compensation will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive programs, job architecture, and pay practices. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to HR partners and business leaders, ensuring compensation decisions are data-driven, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives.
- Lead the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including base pay structures, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and job leveling frameworks.
- Partner with HR business partners and business leaders to evaluate roles, conduct market pricing, and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Manage annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, salary reviews, and bonus calculations.
- Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on compensation philosophy, market trends, and best practices.
- Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable wage and hour laws, pay equity requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Develop and maintain job descriptions, job codes, and classification frameworks in collaboration with HR and legal teams.
- Advise and train HR teams and leaders on compensation policies, processes, and pay decisions.
- Analyze compensation data, benchmarking insights, and market trends to support business recommendations.
- Manage and mentor compensation professionals, overseeing priorities, project execution, and quality of deliverables.
- Support compensation-related projects that improve processes, systems, and organizational effectiveness.
The ideal candidate is an experienced compensation professional with strong analytical capabilities, strategic judgment, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You should have a deep understanding of compensation principles, market practices, and regulatory requirements, along with experience leading compensation initiatives in complex organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of compensation design, job evaluation methodologies, market benchmarking, and pay structures.
- Experience managing compensation programs, annual review cycles, and incentive strategies.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex compensation concepts clearly and influence senior leaders.
- Strong understanding of wage and hour regulations, pay equity principles, and FLSA classification standards.
- Experience building effective partnerships across HR, Finance, and business teams.
- Advanced Excel modeling skills and experience with compensation survey tools such as WTW, Mercer, or Radford.
- Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms such as Workday Advanced Compensation, Payscale, or PayFactors.
- Experience designing incentive, bonus, or sales compensation programs is preferred.
- Competitive annual salary range of $130,000 – $150,000 USD.
- Potential eligibility for annual or quarterly performance-based bonus programs.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
- Low-cost employee medical coverage options.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 6% of pay after eligibility requirements are met.
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement options.
- Employee assistance program and additional wellness resources.
- Additional insurance options, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
- Remote work flexibility across the United States.
- Professional growth opportunities, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful compensation initiatives.
- Paid sabbatical opportunities based on tenure.