Corporate Compensation & Talent Manager

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Talent Development & Organizational Capability Support enterprise talent development initiatives, including leadership development, succession planning, and high‑potential programs. Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and design targeted development strategies. Oversee performance management processes that drive accountability, growth, and alignment with organizational values. Support change management efforts for enterprise initiatives. People Analytics & Workforce Insights Support the organization’s people analytics and HR reporting capability, enabling data‑driven decision‑making at all levels. Develop dashboards and predictive analytics to identify workforce trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide strategic insights to leadership on organizational health, talent pipelines, turnover, and workforce planning. Ensure HR data integrity and ensure optimization of HR systems and tools. Support the design, implementation, and governance of competitive compensation programs across all corporate and field locations that support the attraction and retention of talent and that are aligned with company objectives. Support processes and provide oversight of salary structures, market benchmarking, and annual compensation cycles and processes. Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations, disclosure requirements and governance standards. Support processes for annual compensation cycles partnering with HR teams to ensure effective delivery during each stage of the cycle. Support the development of short- and long-term incentive plan design work in partnership with business and HR leaders. Support the development of compensation strategies and structures related to acquisitions. Partner with the Director of Health & Welfare on key total rewards strategies, projects and analysis. Build strong relationships with cross‑functional leaders across a multi‑site enterprise. Serve as a trusted partner to the senior HR leadership team, contributing to long‑term HR strategy and organizational planning. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within HR. Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required. 5+ years of progressive corporate/generalist HR experience required; multi‑site or multi‑state enterprise environment experience preferred. At least 2 years of experience performing compensation market analysis and job evaluations required. Demonstrated expertise in talent development, people analytics and compensation required. Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Exceptional communication skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge required, comfortable with developing reports to mine data and conduct detailed and thorough analysis. Experience supporting or playing a leading role in managing complex, cross‑functional projects. Adept with MS Office suite. Success Profile The ideal candidate is: A trusted HR professional with compensation and generalist experience who enjoys being a hands‑on contributor on multiple HR projects and initiatives. Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence without authority. Comfortable navigating complexity in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment. Passionate about building and supporting scalable HR programs that elevate organizational performance. A proactive leader who brings both rigor and creativity to HR strategy. Target salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 Benefits of Employment In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace. About Us Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io .All other applications must be submitted online. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Human Resources or related field. Experience Required 2 years: Experience performing compensation market analysis and job evaluations 5 years: Progressive corporate/generalist HR experience Preferred Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Signal Corporation