Senior Manager, Compensation
Ladders · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.
- Align rewards with business needs and employee experience.
- Evaluate market competitiveness and ensure pay equity.
- Design and govern incentive and bonus programs.
- Advise leaders on compensation decisions.
About the role
About the Role
Join a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space as a Senior Manager, Compensation. This remote, US-based role is responsible for developing and managing compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to attract, retain, and motivate talent at scale. You will collaborate with business leaders, finance, and executives to ensure rewards align with business objectives and enhance the employee experience. This is an opportunity to refine pay practices, strengthen program governance, and foster consistency within a dynamic consumer-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the evaluation of market competitiveness for field compensation programs and recommend strategic adjustments.
- Oversee benchmark analyses for pay structures and incentive programs to ensure market alignment and internal equity.
- Provide strategic oversight and interpret third-party compensation survey data to generate actionable recommendations.
- Ensure an appropriate job architecture for field roles, guiding on leveling and scope alignment.
- Design and govern field incentive and bonus programs for scalability and consistency.
- Serve as the primary compensation advisor for Field HR Business Partners and leaders on compensation decisions.
- Manage the annual field compensation strategy, including merit increases, promotions, and pay adjustments.
- Oversee pay equity and compliance risks related to compensation across various regulations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation programs (e.g., bonus structures, salary surveys).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Customer service orientation and robust relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across HRBP, Finance, and Legal functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Capacity to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification, as your unique background could be a valuable asset to the team.
Key skills/competency
- Compensation Programs
- Market Competitiveness
- Pay Structures
- Incentive Programs
- Job Architecture
- HR Business Partners
- Pay Equity
- Compliance
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Skills & topics
- Compensation Manager
- Senior Compensation Analyst
- Rewards Manager
- Total Rewards
- Compensation Strategy
- Executive Compensation
- HR
- Human Resources
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of compensation experience, focusing on bonus structures and salary surveys.
- Showcase project management: Emphasize your attention to detail and ability to manage complex compensation projects.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of your work with HRBP, Finance, and Legal teams.
- Prepare for Excel/PowerPoint questions: Be ready to discuss your advanced skills and how you use them for compensation analysis.
- Express cultural fit: Research the company's strong culture and employee resource groups.
Technical preparation
Master advanced Excel for compensation analysis.,Develop strong PowerPoint presentation skills.,Familiarize with compensation survey tools.,Understand job architecture and leveling frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex compensation project you managed.,How do you ensure confidentiality with sensitive data?,How do you collaborate with HRBP, Finance, and Legal?,How do you handle disagreements on compensation decisions?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Manager Compensation role at Ladders' client?
- The Senior Manager Compensation at Ladders' client will lead the evaluation of market competitiveness for compensation programs, oversee benchmark analyses for pay structures and incentives, provide strategic oversight on compensation data, ensure appropriate job architecture, design incentive programs, act as a compensation advisor, manage the annual compensation strategy, and oversee pay equity and compliance risks.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Manager Compensation position?
- Essential qualifications include 5+ years of progressive experience with compensation programs, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong project management abilities with attention to detail, customer service orientation, strong relationship-building skills, the ability to collaborate effectively across functions (HRBP, Finance, Legal), advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the capacity to maintain confidentiality.
- Is this Senior Manager Compensation role remote, and are there any location restrictions?
- Yes, this Senior Manager Compensation role is fully remote, but it is restricted to US-based candidates only. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- What is the salary range for the Senior Manager Compensation position?
- The annual compensation for the Senior Manager Compensation role is between $130,000 and $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- What benefits are offered to employees in this Senior Manager Compensation role?
- Employees can expect a comprehensive benefits package including an Employee Discount, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401(k) with Roth option, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Opportunities for Advancement, and Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses, alongside a strong company culture and Employee Resource Groups.
- Does Ladders' client offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Manager Compensation role?
- No, Ladders' client does not offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Manager Compensation position. Candidates must be US-based.
- How can I best tailor my resume for the Senior Manager Compensation job at Ladders?
- To tailor your resume for the Senior Manager Compensation role, highlight your 5+ years of experience in compensation programs, specifically mentioning bonus structures and salary surveys. Emphasize your project management skills, attention to detail, and experience collaborating with HRBP, Finance, and Legal. Showcase your advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.