Compensation Manager

GEODIS Career • Brentwood, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation Manager is responsible for developing, managing, implementing, and administering competitive base, variable, and executive long-term incentive compensation plans and policies that align with business strategies and meet legal requirements. The role leads and develops the compensation team and oversees compensation programs, processes, analysis, audits, reporting, and administration. The position is part of the Total Rewards team and may provide backup support in Benefits. GEODIS uses a hybrid work schedule requiring employees to work in the office four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of related experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience working with an HRIS or payroll system.
• Demonstrated strengths in developing and administering creative and innovative compensation programs.
• Knowledge of human resources laws and regulations, including the Equal Pay Act, the Lilly Ledbetter Act, and FLSA regulations.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• High-level analytical skills, including proficiency with spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to identify and solve problems using creativity, sound compensation principles, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think critically, analyze, listen, clarify, and solve problems.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• Proficiency with compensation data management tools such as PayFactors or CompAnalyst.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the compensation team to ensure strong customer service, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Manage, develop, and implement competitive non-exempt, exempt, and executive base-pay plans and guidelines.
• Create and maintain metrics to track compensation plan cost containment and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate proposed off-cycle salary actions and new-hire offers using job analysis, market pricing, external surveys, and internal data; recommend competitive and equitable pay.
• Evaluate and conduct benchmarking for non-exempt, exempt, and executive positions.
• Manage and conduct audits and evaluations of job descriptions, including determining exemption status.
• Oversee hourly employee base-pay increase processes, including guidelines, communications, system updates, and reporting.
• Plan and manage the exempt employee annual increase process, including guidelines, budget tracking, communications, system updates, and reporting.
• Research and recommend fiscal-year salary budgets using benchmarking and market analysis.
• Establish guidelines for base-pay range analysis and administration to ensure market competitiveness.
• Evaluate and select third-party compensation surveys.
• Lead development and administration of variable compensation plans, including plan documents, communications, eligibility lists, system updates, payouts, and reports to Finance.
• Oversee recognition program administration, including guidelines and processes, budget tracking, and reporting.
• Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to ensure compensation changes are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee administration of the executive long-term incentive plan, including communication materials, recordkeeping, and Finance reports.
• Maintain compensation database tables and files in the HRIS system and develop and analyze custom reports for company management and staff.
• Provide backup support in Benefits as a member of the Total Rewards team.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Early access to wages through the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health, available from the first day of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app.
• Free financial wellness programs.
• Daycare discount program.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

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