What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Manager position at CRG Search?
Summary
Compensation Manager
A leading, large-scale consumer-facing organization is seeking a Compensation Manager to play a key role in shaping and advancing enterprise-wide compensation programs. This position sits within a highly visible Total Rewards function undergoing a significant transformation, offering the opportunity to build and enhance compensation structures, influence executive decision-making, and partner directly with business leaders.
This role will support a defined “book of business” and act as a strategic advisor to HR Business Partners and leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in traditional compensation practices, paired with the ability to translate market data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Position Type: Direct Hire/Full-Time
Location: Charlotte, NC
Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 base 15% bonus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Generous PTO holidays
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership support
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary compensation partner for assigned business units, advising HR and leadership on pay decisions, job evaluations, and compensation strategy
- Lead and support core compensation processes, including annual merit planning, market pricing, job evaluation, and pay equity analysis
- Analyze and interpret market data (Mercer, Korn Ferry, WTW, etc.) to develop compensation recommendations and executive-level summaries
- Help build and refine compensation frameworks, including job architecture (job families/sub-families), career mobility, and salary structures
- Support the ongoing transformation of the compensation function, including implementation of customer-aligned support models and improved service delivery
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align compensation strategies with organizational goals and workforce planning
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance within HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central, payroll integrations)
- Contribute to the design, administration, and optimization of variable compensation programs (incentives, commissions, etc.), particularly for field-based roles
- Participate in field and operational exposure (e.g., site visits, operational shadowing) to better inform compensation decisions
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or related HR discipline
- Strong understanding of traditional compensation processes (merit cycles, market surveys, job evaluation, salary structures)
- Experience working with market data and compensation tools (e.g., MarketPay, Mercer, Korn Ferry, WTW)
- Ability to synthesize data into clear, actionable insights for leadership audiences
- Experience supporting or designing variable pay programs (sales, incentives, or hourly workforce) is a plus
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
- High level of initiative, accountability, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Experience in large or complex organizations preferred (industry background flexible)
- Bachelor’s degree required
Category Code: JN007, JN037
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