Compensation Senior Manager

General Summary:

Responsible for consulting and working with various levels of management in the design, administration and implementation of base pay and short-term compensation programs for assigned business function(s). Manages the administration of various pay programs through the provision of analytical and consultative support to HR partners and line management including market pricing, job evaluations, short-term incentives, and the interpretation, communication and application of compensation policies and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages and provides analytical support in the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs by gathering data from various internal and external sources, determining its relevance, and producing the results in a presentable product.
• Consults and communicates compensation plans, policies, and procedures to employees, management and HR team members, as well as provides guidance and makes appropriate recommendations on specific issues.
• Serves as project lead on mid-to-long-term projects and leads key aspects of large scale initiatives, including providing analysis, subject matter expertise, and making recommendations to leadership.
• Designs and implements processes and systems for administering, reporting, and auditing various compensation programs.
• Participates in the forecasting, budgeting, and auditing process for department expenses.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to conduct thorough research, determine relevance of data, and interpret meaning of data
• Ability to accurately interpret and apply basic statistical data
• Intermediate-to-advanced spreadsheet skills including data manipulation, mathematical formulas, and data summarization
• Ability to communicate concisely and accurately through both written and verbal language
• Ability to consistently provide timely, consistent, and accurate customer service
• Ability to apply good judgement in ambiguous situations and demonstrated skill in flexibility and adaptability
• Advanced organizational skills including the ability to balance multiple, diverse projects in a fast-paced environment, delivering quality results in short timeframes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partners in all aspects

Work Experience &/or Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 6 years of progressive human resources experience required, with experience in a compensation function highly preferred.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification a plus.