Compensation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create and execute compensation strategies that are in line with organizational objectives, encompassing salary structures, pay ranges, incentive programs, variable bonus designs, and performance-based pay systems.

• Design, manage, and assess sales variable compensation and incentive programs, which includes plan design, governance, communication, and return-on-investment evaluations.

• Perform market pricing and salary benchmarking analyses to uphold competitive pay practices and support internal equity.

• Assess positions and sustain job architecture, leveling, and grading frameworks to ensure consistent compensation decisions across different functions and markets.

• Ensure that compensation programs adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including pay transparency, wage and hour considerations, and other relevant compensation-related requirements.

• Assist in compensation budgeting activities by forecasting the financial implications of pay plans, annual merit cycles, promotions, and variable pay initiatives.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, senior leadership, and external vendors to offer guidance on compensation decisions, communicate pay programs, and foster understanding among managers and employees.

• Analyze compensation data to recognize trends, evaluate program effectiveness, generate insights, and support strategic decision-making.

• Establish and uphold compensation policies, approval processes, and controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards.

• Lead compensation projects and continuous improvement initiatives, providing guidance or mentoring to team members and cross-functional collaborators involved in compensation administration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Preferred Certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred; SHRMSCP/SHRM-CP, SPHR/PHR, or similar compensation or human resources certifications are also valued.

• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive compensation experience, including proficiency in sales or service compensation design, variable compensation, total rewards, HR operations, or management consulting.

• Significant focus on variable compensation design and management for National Sales Teams.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation, market pricing, salary structures, incentive plan design, and compensation-related analytics.

• Systems Experience: Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, and compensation systems such as ADP, or similar platforms is preferred; advanced skills in compensation modeling, data analysis, and spreadsheet tools are highly desired.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Merit increases

• Paid holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short- and long-term disability benefits

• 401(k) + match

• Life insurance