Forbes

Compensation Manager

Forbes · United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $120,000 - $135,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
51 days
Forbes's roles stay open a median of 52 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
83% of Forbes's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Forbes
high
17 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
Hiring momentum
20 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-24

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About this role

The Senior Compensation Analyst at Forbes will be responsible for administering and analyzing compensation functions for approximately 500 employees across North America. This role involves collaborating with HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership to provide data-driven insights for equitable pay decisions, managing compensation processes, and maintaining compensation data within HRIS. The analyst will also conduct market pricing, job matching, and vendor management to support compensation strategies and improve processes.

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freshness
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career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related discipline
  • Experience in compensation, HR analytics or related analytical function
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookup, modeling, data analysis)
  • Strong experience with HR information systems and process improvement
  • In-depth and dynamic knowledge of U.S. multi-state compensation compliance
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in ambiguous situations and fast-paced environments

Nice to have

  • CCP certification preferred but not required
  • Experience in compensation tools and vendor management
  • Experience with compensation practices in a unionized environment
  • Payscale knowledge a plus but not required
  • Ability to effectively communicate, partner and advise managers at all levels

Worth weighing

  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • Role may evolve over time, indicating potential changes in responsibilities
  • Position is only open to candidates residing in specific U.S. states

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Listed by Forbes on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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