Sr. Manager - Compensation

The role

The Senior Manager, Compensation leads the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs. This role partners with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to align compensation with business priorities.

What you will do

• Lead compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, salary structures, and job architecture.
• Manage annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts.
• Evaluate market data and internal pay relationships to recommend competitive salary ranges and compensation strategies.
• Advise HR partners and business leaders on job evaluations, offers, pay decisions, and organizational changes.
• Assess pay equity and recommend actions that support consistent, fair compensation practices.
• Develop compensation policies, guidelines, and communications.
• Partner with Finance to model program costs, establish budgets, and monitor spending.
• Maintain compliance with applicable compensation requirements and oversee accurate reporting and program administration.
• Lead and develop compensation team members and manage external survey and consulting relationships.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including experience leading programs, projects, or teams.
• Experience working in professional services firms.
• Strong knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, and incentive compensation.
• Advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, handle sensitive information, and manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of applicable pay equity, wage and hour, and pay transparency requirements.

Nice to have

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or comparable certification.
• Experience with HR information systems, compensation planning platforms, and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting complex organizations, multiple business units, or geographically distributed workforces.
• Experience supporting accounting firms

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

About the company

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