Program Manager, Compensation

Program Manager, Compensation

About Monogram Foods
A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient
At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

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Position Overview: 
The Compensation Program Manager is responsible for the design, management, and continuous improvement of Monogram Foods’ enterprise-wide compensation programs that support business strategy, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation, this role operates as a strategic program owner, leading complex compensation initiatives, driving governance, and delivering insights that inform decision-making. The position partners closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are effective, compliant, and aligned with Monogram’s people-first values.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of base pay, variable pay, and incentive compensation programs 
•    Own and maintain salary structures, pay frameworks, and compensation policies, ensuring alignment with market and business strategy 
•    Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on business outcomes and market trends
•    Design and optimize sales incentive compensation plans; partner with Sales and Finance leadership to ensure plans drive desired behaviors and performance outcomes and align with financial and operational goals
•    Lead incentive modeling, scenario testing, and cost analysis
•    Develop and maintain advanced compensation analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools, as needed
•    Leverage external data sources to inform market positioning and pay strategy
•    Lead annual and off-cycle compensation processes
•    Build scalable modeling tools to support budget planning and decision-making
•    Ensure consistent application of compensation guidelines across the organization
•    Drive project execution from design through implementation, managing cross-functional stakeholders
•    Lead enterprise-level compensation initiatives, including salary structure design and updates, job architecture and leveling frameworks, and market pricing and benchmarking studies
•    Ensure compliance with FLSA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
•    Establish and maintain compensation governance practices, including approval workflows and audit controls 
•    Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation policies and practices

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. I also understand that this job description does not change in any way the “at will” nature of my employment, and that I must be at least 18 years old to be employed by Monogram Foods. 
 

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field (preferred)
•    7 years of progressive experience in compensation
•    Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state leave laws 

Additional Competencies and Skills:
•    Ability to resolve nuanced and complex compensation scenarios independently 
•    Clear, confident communication with employees and business partners 
•    Analytical skills to identify trends and operational risks 
•    Advanced/expert excel skills
•    Salary structure development and market pricing
•    Strong business acumen with understanding of sales, operations, and financial drivers
•    Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence cross‑functional decision‑making
•    High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
•    Strong organization skills
•    High degree of professionalism and integrity
 

Physical Demands:
•    Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.  
•    Ability to move about the facility on a regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. 
•    Visual and hearing acuity. 

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.