What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Compensation - Corp & DC position at Tractor Supply Company?
Overall Job Summary
This position is responsible for participating in the design and development of compensation initiatives, operationalizing and administering compensation plans, benchmarking and processes aligned to assigned business groups including SSC (Corporate), Pet Health, Supply Chain and Distribution as well as expanding global initiatives. Also provides subject matter expertise and research to evaluate market competitiveness and alignment to strategy, and composes communication materials and presentations for business leadership. This position is also responsible for ensuring that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
Experience: 6 years of compensation administration and design experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role. Retail industry compensation experience preferred. Experience supporting distribution/logistics and multi-national or global compensation programs preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
Please visit this link for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re applying for.
This position is responsible for participating in the design and development of compensation initiatives, operationalizing and administering compensation plans, benchmarking and processes aligned to assigned business groups including SSC (Corporate), Pet Health, Supply Chain and Distribution as well as expanding global initiatives. Also provides subject matter expertise and research to evaluate market competitiveness and alignment to strategy, and composes communication materials and presentations for business leadership. This position is also responsible for ensuring that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
- Manages the implementation and administration of job structure and job leveling for roles at Director level and below.
- Responsible for market benchmarking and competitive pay analysis for assigned business groups including participation in salary surveys. Monitors salary survey data to ensure compensation objectives are achieved.
- Owns applicable incentive program administration and communication for SSC, DCs, Pet Health and Final Mile.
- Manages the implementation and administration of step progression compensation programs.
- Supports pay equity review, including running analyses, and developing remediation recommendations across defined populations.
- Manages vendor relationships supporting compensation i.e. market surveys.
- Manages specialized compensation initiatives, including severance and retention programs.
- Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommends changes that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives.
- Provides advice to HR Business Partners on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations. In partnership with HR, supports org design initiatives for assigned groups.
- Designs creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs and incentive plans for supported populations.
- Communicates Compensation Playbook guidelines to corporate and DC stakeholders.
- Researches and stays current on market intelligence and trends affecting corporate salary structures, DC/logistics labor markets, and global expansion compensation practices.
- Leverages AI-enabled solutions and tools to improve compensation analysis, modeling, and decision-making for supported populations.
- Develops techniques for compiling, preparing, and presenting data; provides KPI reporting to Corporate/DC leadership.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
- Provides direction and guidance to compensation analyst(s) supporting assigned groups.
Experience: 6 years of compensation administration and design experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role. Retail industry compensation experience preferred. Experience supporting distribution/logistics and multi-national or global compensation programs preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Access.
- Demonstrate knowledge of payroll practices and applicable laws.
- Working knowledge of pay equity analysis tools and methodology.
- Normal office working conditions
- Sitting
- Standing (not walking)
- Walking
- Lifting up to 10 pounds
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
Please visit this link for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re applying for.