Compensation Manager

Job Overview Are you looking to make a career change with a well-established manufacturing organization? This exciting opportunity as a Compensation & Total Rewards Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO, 401(k), and more. If you are passionate about compensation strategy, salary administration, incentive design, and driving competitive rewards programs, this opportunity could be the right fit for you. Responsibilities Lead and manage the company’s compensation and total rewards strategy, with primary focus on compensation program design and administration (willing to train on benefits if strong in compensation!) Design, implement, and maintain compensation programs for hourly, salaried, professional, management, and executive-level employees Develop and manage salary structures, pay grades, compensation frameworks, and job architecture programs Conduct compensation benchmarking, market pricing, and competitive pay analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness Lead annual compensation planning processes including merit increases, promotional increases, market adjustments, and incentive programs Design and improve bonus programs, variable pay plans, and incentive compensation strategies Analyze compensation data, workforce trends, and market information to provide recommendations to leadership Partner with Finance, Payroll, Operations, and executive leadership to align compensation programs with business objectives Support compensation-related employee communications and manager education initiatives Maintain compensation-related HRIS data, reporting, and analytics Ensure compliance with applicable compensation, wage and hour, pay equity, and employment regulations Support employee benefits administration, open enrollment, and total rewards initiatives as needed Manage workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and workplace accommodations Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required 8+ years of progressive Human Resources, Compensation, Total Rewards, or People Operations experience with significant compensation ownership Demonstrated experience designing and implementing compensation programs across hourly/non-exempt, salaried, management, and executive populations Salary structures and pay grades Market pricing Incentive compensation Merit increase planning Pay administration Experience conducting compensation analysis and presenting recommendations to leadership Experience supporting compensation planning within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similar operational environments Strong analytical, reporting, and compensation modeling capabilities Experience with HRIS systems, compensation reporting, and workforce analytics Strong knowledge of wage and hour regulations and compensation-related compliance requirements Must be willing to work onsite full-time Preferred Experience Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or production workforces Experience supporting hourly workforce compensation structures Experience with executive compensation, incentive programs, and variable pay plans Experience with employee benefits administration and open enrollment processes Experience managing workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs #J-18808-Ljbffr