Compensation Manager

SunCoke Energy • Lisle, IL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a high-potential, analytically driven Compensation Manager to lead the design, administration, and execution of our global compensation programs. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Total Rewards, this role is an excellent opportunity for a developing compensation professional to deepen their expertise while gaining exposure to total rewards, including benefits and cross-functional initiatives. This position is primarily focused on compensation (approximately 60%), including core program management, analytics, compensation cycle execution, and maintaining compensation structures. The role also supports benefits administration, vendor coordination, and special projects (approximately 40%). Success in this role requires a strong technical skills set, particularly advanced Excel skills, along with experience developing or significantly contributing to compensation structures within a corporate environment. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, intellectually curious, adaptable, with a proactive mindset and strong desire to support evolving business needs. This individual is eager to grow into a more strategic compensation role over time and demonstrates the ability to contribute across multiple areas within Total Rewards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Approximately 5 – 8+ years of compensation or related analytical experience (HR, finance, or data analytics backgrounds considered).
• Experience supporting compensation programs such as merit planning, bonus administration, or salary benchmarking.
• Strong Excel skills required (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret data and translate it into clear, actionable insights for HR and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a desire to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or maintaining compensation structure (salary ranges, job architecture).
• Working knowledge of compensation survey tools (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or similar).
• Experience working with HRIS systems and/or compensation planning tools.
• Experience in compensation programs is a plus.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification or progress toward certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the administration and execution of the global annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, bonus planning, and calibration processes.
• Maintain and evolve compensation structures, including salary ranges, job leveling frameworks, and market alignment, ensuring internal equity and competitive positioning; ideally have led an implementation in this space.
• Perform advanced compensation analysis and modeling to inform decision-making, leveraging advanced Excel formulas and tools (e.g. data validation, trend analysis, and scenario modeling).
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation decisions, market data interpretation, internal equity and pay practices.
• Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analyses using external survey data, and prepare clear reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for leadership review
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, policies, processes, and tools, while ensuring data integrity within HR systems.
• Contribute to Total Rewards initiatives and special projects, including system enhancements, job architecture work, and integration efforts
• Provide support for benefits administration, including coordination with vendors, open enrollment activities, plan updates, and employee communications.
• Respond to employee and HR inquiries related to compensation and benefits programs and offer flexible support across Total Rewards and the broader HR function as business needs evolve.
• Participate / lead special projects across Total Rewards, which may include system implementations or enhancements (e.g. HRIS or compensation tools), M&A integration support, job architecture or Total Rewards program redesign efforts.
• Provide flexible support across the HR function based on business needs and priorities.

Benefits

• health care coverage (medical, dental and vision plans)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• ten paid holidays that include two floating days
• supplemental life insurance for all eligible family members
• supplemental short-term disability
• a legal services plan
• an identity theft and device protection program
• critical illness, hospital and accident insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• health management for chronic conditions
• a 24/7 employee assistance program
• telemedicine

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees