Compensation Manager

Wabash • Lafayette, IN

2d

About The Position

The Manager, Compensation reports to the Director, Compensation & Benefits at Wabash and supports the design, execution and administration of the company’s compensation programs. This role contributes to base pay structures, incentive plans and broader compensation initiatives while partnering with HR, business leaders and Finance to ensure programs align with company goals, market competitiveness and internal equity. This position offers exposure across multiple facets of Wabash’s compensation strategy and provides the opportunity to build and enhance programs that support talent attraction, retention and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5+ years of compensation or related HR experience
• Foundational knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation and pay structures
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and HRIS tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Experience with incentive plans or exposure to executive compensation is a plus (not required)
• CCP certification or interest in pursuing certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of Wabash’s compensation programs including broad-based and incentive pay plans
• Execute the annual compensation cycle including base pay adjustments and incentive plan administration
• Provide data-driven recommendations on salary structures, job leveling and pay program enhancements
• Conduct compensation analyses including market benchmarking, pay equity reviews and modeling
• Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation-related matters including workforce planning and job evaluations
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency)
• Participate in compensation surveys and support analysis to maintain market competitiveness
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal to align compensation programs with cost and governance requirements
• Support development of training and communication materials related to compensation programs
• Stay informed on compensation trends and recommend improvements as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager