What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Manager position at White Castle?
When what you Crave is a job that combines creative, challenging and ever-changing work with an experienced, inclusive team committed to create memorable moments every day, only White Castle hits the spot!
We’re America’s first fast-food hamburger chain with more than a century of service to a nation of Cravers. But we’re not satisfied with an impressive past. We’ve got our eye on an even tastier future, and we want you to be part of it! White Castle is always looking for passionate, energetic, results driven people to join our teams, so apply to start your White Castle career today!
The Manager of Compensation leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of White Castle's compensation programs, systems, and job architecture. This role ensures compensation practices are competitive, equitable, operationally efficient, and aligned with business strategy. The Manager of Compensation partners across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail and the Home Office to deliver accurate, scalable, and transparent compensation solutions. This position combines strategic thinking with hands on execution, focusing on modernization, automation, governance, and analytics.
What We Are Looking For
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Programs and benefit eligibility varies based on the average hours worked, location and length of service at White Castle.
White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re America’s first fast-food hamburger chain with more than a century of service to a nation of Cravers. But we’re not satisfied with an impressive past. We’ve got our eye on an even tastier future, and we want you to be part of it! White Castle is always looking for passionate, energetic, results driven people to join our teams, so apply to start your White Castle career today!
The Manager of Compensation leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of White Castle's compensation programs, systems, and job architecture. This role ensures compensation practices are competitive, equitable, operationally efficient, and aligned with business strategy. The Manager of Compensation partners across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail and the Home Office to deliver accurate, scalable, and transparent compensation solutions. This position combines strategic thinking with hands on execution, focusing on modernization, automation, governance, and analytics.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Human resources, Compensation, Data / Business Analysis or similar field required;
- A minimum of 5 years in Compensation or Total Rewards field preferred;
- High proficiency experience managing Compensation programs, working with Comp Programs and analytics job evaluation, reporting and process improvement;
- Strong Business partnership skills and project management;
- Effective communications skills, both oral and written;
- CCP, PHR/SPHR or other related certification preferred.
- Oversee the administration and governance of company-wide wage and salary programs, ensuring alignment with White Castle’s pay philosophy, market competitiveness, and internal equity;
- Leads job architecture and evaluation processes, supports wage planning across regions and departments, and ensures compensation programs are applied consistently, fairly, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations;
- Manages key compensation and incentive programs across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail, and the Home Office. Working closely with Payroll, Finance, and internal partners;
- Ensures accurate compensation processing, maintains program documentation, supports compensation cycles, and simplifies plan design to improve clarity and efficiency;
- Leverages compensation analytics and market data to guide decision-making and support leadership; serves as system owner for compensation platforms, reduces manual processes, improves automation, and partners with vendors and consultants to build scalable, sustainable compensation solutions across White Castle;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Programs and benefit eligibility varies based on the average hours worked, location and length of service at White Castle.
- Family owned and operated since 1921
- Medical (4 plan options and 4 national carriers to choose from)
- Dental & Vision Plan
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D (buy-ups available)
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement pay
- Jury duty pay
- 4 Weeks of Paid Vacation in the first year
- Weekly paychecks – YES, WEEKLY!
- 401(k) (100% company match for the first 3% deferred and 50% for the next 2%); all contributions are 100% vested!
- Profit Sharing plan
- Holiday bonuses
- Free parking
- Recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Career growth and development
- Hybrid work environment
- Business casual dress code (Yep, we wear jeans every day!)
- Onsite Café with free drinks and food discounts
- Community service opportunities
- White Castle restaurant discounts
- A slide to our lobby
- And much more…
White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer