Compensation Manager

Neighborly®•Waco, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compensation Manager Are you looking for a place where you can bring your passion for technology and troubleshooting? Welcome to Neighborly—the hub of service brands that connects customers to top-notch local experts who repair, maintain, and enhance homes and businesses. Our long-standing business, with over 40 years of experience, is focused on strategic innovation as we build the future of home and business services. Bring your ambition to the table as we unlock new doors together, taking your career to the next level. Bring your experience and be empowered to innovate.

Requirements

Proven ability to operate with confidence and credibility, influencing leaders and navigating complex organizational dynamics
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
Strong compensation expertise with demonstrated experience in incentive implementation and management, equity administration, and compensation governance
Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate business needs and identify gaps before they arise
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into clear, compelling business stories
Experience managing and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels, including executive leadership
Ability to lead through change and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach
High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to operate autonomously
Experience working within HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and advanced proficiency in Excel and data modeling
Ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence in a fast-paced environment
Focused on solutions and demonstrates good judgment when it comes to solving problems and making decisions.
Commitment to enhancing the associate experience and re-centering decisions around customer/associate impact
5+ years of progressive experience in compensation
Experience in compensation program design, incentive structures, and equity plan administration
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
Experience working within a corporate or multi-unit environment preferred
Self-starter. Ability to work autonomously with little support

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation project management, and administration of new & existing compensation programs including base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentive strategies
Own and administer both the management & broad-based equity programs, with responsibility for preparing grants, administering paperwork, and managing program communications
Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, merit matrices, and total compensation associate communications
Provide strategic guidance to leadership and relevant HR partners on pay decisions, compensation philosophy, and workforce planning
Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure salary guidelines and governance practices are being followed
Utilize data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness (e.g., comp-ratios, midpoint analysis, cost modeling) and provide actionable insights
Implement and maintain bonus plan criteria and incentive structures aligned to business performance
Participate in and influence cross-functional discussions related to organizational changes and workforce strategy
Lead compensation-related change management efforts across multiple stakeholders, including HR and hiring leaders (e.g. content and facilitation of workshops)
Evaluate and ensure compliance of job descriptions with compensation frameworks and regulatory standards
Lead at least 1 direct report
Continuously assess market trends and provide recommendations to maintain competitive