What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Manager position at Qualified Recruiter, LLC?
We are seeking a Compensation Manager (Hybrid: In-Office Tuesday–Thursday) based in Lisle, IL
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support global annual compensation cycles (merit increases, bonuses, calibration).
- Maintain and enhance compensation structures (salary ranges, job leveling, market alignment); experience leading implementations preferred.
- Perform advanced compensation analysis and modeling using Excel (data validation, trend analysis, scenario modeling).
- Partner with HRBPs and business leaders on compensation decisions, market data, and pay practices.
- Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analysis; create reports and dashboards for leadership.
- Support design and improvement of compensation programs, policies, and systems while ensuring data integrity.
- Contribute to Total Rewards projects (system enhancements, job architecture, integrations).
- Assist with benefits administration (vendor coordination, open enrollment, plan updates, communications).
- Respond to employee and HR inquiries on compensation and benefits.
- Lead or support special Total Rewards projects (HRIS, M&A, program redesign).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
- Approximately 5 – 8 years of compensation or related analytical experience (HR, finance, or data analytics backgrounds considered).
- Experience supporting compensation programs such as merit planning, bonus administration, or salary benchmarking.
- Strong Excel skills required (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
- Ability to interpret data and translate it into clear, actionable insights for HR and business stakeholders.
- High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing or maintaining compensation structure (salary ranges, job architecture).
- Working knowledge of compensation survey tools (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or similar).
- Experience working with HRIS systems and/or compensation planning tools.
- Experience in compensation programs is a plus.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification or progress toward certification is a plus.
Work Environment:
This is a hybrid position requiring employees to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000