Senior Compensation Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, redesign, implementation, and continuous evaluation of comprehensive compensation programs and policies.

• Create innovative compensation strategies that align with business goals, talent management, workforce planning, and market competitiveness.

• Assess emerging market trends and suggest improvements to compensation structures, programs, and processes.

• Act as a strategic compensation advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders across various functions and regions.

• Offer insights on pay structures, market positioning, pay equity, salary administration, incentive programs, job architecture, organizational design support, and talent retention strategies.

• Lead market analysis and benchmarking initiatives to evaluate compensation competitiveness and identify emerging trends.

• Convert complex compensation data into actionable business insights and recommendations.

• Conduct financial and workforce analyses that aid in the development of compensation strategies and support executive decision-making.

• Collaborate with Finance on compensation cost projections, budget forecasts, business cases, and scenario modeling.

• Assist in annual compensation planning and long-term workforce investment strategies.

• Manage large-scale compensation and Total Rewards initiatives from inception to execution.

• Create project plans, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage timelines, and ensure successful implementation outcomes.

• Prepare presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior leaders and executive audiences.

• Deliver compensation analyses, market trends, program recommendations, and strategic proposals to leadership teams.

• Effectively communicate complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including the design and consulting of broad-based compensation programs.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing new compensation programs, frameworks, or processes.

• Experience collaborating with Finance on compensation budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience presenting compensation strategies and recommendations to senior leadership audiences.

• Comprehensive understanding of compensation principles, market pricing, salary structures, incentive design, and compensation governance.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Strategic compensation consulting and advisory expertise.

• Proficient in executive presentation and storytelling skills.

• Expertise in market intelligence and competitive benchmarking.

• Strong capabilities in financial and quantitative analysis.

• Ability to influence and manage stakeholders across all organizational levels.

• Experience in change management and program implementation.

• Global compensation experience in a multinational organization.

• Advanced proficiency in compensation tools, survey data, Excel, and business analytics platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus.

• Stock options.

• Comprehensive benefits.

• Option to work remotely.

• Occasional travel required.

• Day shift schedule.