Manager, Compensation

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Position Overview
The Compensation Manager will implement and manage projects, policies, and processes related to compensation programs, guidelines, and plans. The Compensation Manager will also provide education, support and communication for existing and new compensation policies and programs. This will include monitoring industry trends, participating in salary surveys, conducting analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and identifying opportunities to implement salary programs consistent with Company priorities. This role will also lead and develop a team of compensation professionals to ensure effective execution of compensation programs and strategies. A key component of this role is expertise in Workday Advanced Compensation, leveraging the platform to enhance compensation planning and execution across the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and optimize compensation processes using Workday Advanced Compensation, including merit cycles, bonus plans, and equity awards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday compensation tools, providing guidance to HR and leadership teams.
• Troubleshoot issues, ensure data accuracy, and collaborate with HRIS teams to enhance system functionality.
• Audit current compensation practices and policies, and make recommendations to improve compliance, efficiencies, and competitive advantage.
• Administer all compensation components for Company, including the implementation and testing of compensation features in the HRIS and/or Payroll system, oversight and approval of compensation changes, maintenance of minimum wage compliance and FLSA compliance related to compensation, execution of annual or periodic merit increases, development of criteria for equity adjustments, etc.
• Provide education and communication for existing/new compensation initiatives, policies, programs, and ensure that all compensation changes are communicated across the organization as appropriate.
• Assure company compliance with provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC), wage and hour laws, and any other relevant laws and regulations that apply to compensation programs.
• Act as a partner to People Services and stakeholders in the organization by providing insightful analytics, expert advice and recommendations on compensation priorities and plans.
• Partner with internal resources on the job evaluation process, and/or serve as SME for conducting job evaluations and communicating results.
• Advise on various challenges with regular and variable pay structure and develop approaches to address challenges effectively.
• Develop specifications for new compensation plans or modifications to existing plans to maintain Company’s competitive position in the labor market. Compensation plans may include executive, professional, exempt, and non-exempt as well as variable pay programs.
• Lead the preparation and execution of compensation plan documentation.
• Develop Company compensation metrics, identify trends, and make recommendations to management based on data.
• Lead external vendor management and selection for compensation partners and tools, overseeing and monitoring performance of vendors, and managing vendor relationships to ensure smooth changes and efficient ongoing administration.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Compensation team to ensure high performance and professional growth, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Additional Functions

• Design, review, document and manage incentive plans.
• Support the administration of the Company’s equity program administration, including the annual Long Term Incentive plan (LTI) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in Compensation Administration and/or Management.
• Knowledge of broad-based compensation programs, current and future compensation trends and practices, and retirement plans.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience working with Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Strong knowledge of compensation plan compliance and reporting requirements, plan administration.
• Must be proficient in multiple software programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel.
• Advanced Excel skills required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, MACROs, etc.).
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with strong executive presence.
• Cross functional collaboration skills, strong planning, and project management skills, and ability to collaborate well with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work in a complex environment.
• Strong vendor management skills.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Background in equity plans is highly desired.
• Experience with annual proxy reports and public company reporting is a plus.
• Must always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Time Management.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills.
• Ability to train, develop, and supervise staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to upper management directions accurately.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations and project work.
• Ability to exercise discretion with highly confidential information.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must be able to travel occasionally (5%).
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.

Environment

• Perform duties in an office environment during operating hours.
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vaccination Requirement

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.