Compensation Manager

Leidos

9d • $92,300 - $166,850

About The Position

The Compensation Manager administers, executes, and continuously improves enterprise compensation programs within a highly matrixed organization. Reporting to the Director, Compensation, the role partners with HR and Total Rewards Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Systems, Finance, and business leaders to manage compensation operations, annual pay planning, job architecture activities, and compensation analytics.

The role requires operational expertise, analytical capability, and hands-on experience with Workday compensation processes in a large, complex enterprise environment. It balances strategic thinking with operational execution, management of multiple priorities, high-quality client support, and development of scalable compensation solutions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Progressive compensation experience supporting broad-based compensation programs in large, complex organizations.
• Hands-on experience managing compensation processes within Workday.
• Experience supporting annual compensation planning cycles, market pricing, and salary administration.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to translate complex compensation data into clear insights for business leaders.
• Experience working effectively in highly matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of core compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and compensation program administration.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including modeling and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail and operational accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational support.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience in government contracting, defense, aerospace, engineering, or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with compensation survey platforms and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting pay equity analyses and compliance initiatives.
• Exposure to job architecture design and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise-wide compensation programs, including annual merit and bonus cycles, promotions, market adjustments, and off-cycle compensation actions.
• Advise HR and Total Rewards Partners and business leaders on compensation decisions, pay positioning, and internal equity considerations.
• Support the development, implementation, and administration of salary structures, incentive programs, and compensation policies.
• Ensure compensation programs are executed accurately, consistently, and in compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in compensation planning for organizational changes, workforce planning, and talent retention initiatives.
• Maintain and govern the company’s job architecture, leveling framework, and career progression structures.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing analyses using compensation survey data and external benchmarking tools.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR teams to develop competitive compensation packages for new hires and internal mobility actions.
• Analyze compensation data and trends to identify market movement, compression issues, and pay equity considerations.
• Serve as a functional partner for Workday compensation administration, configuration support, testing, and process execution.
• Support annual compensation-cycle configuration and validation activities within Workday.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll, and Finance to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency across compensation processes.
• Develop and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and analytics for leadership decision-making and program effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational scalability.
• Conduct complex compensation analyses and provide actionable recommendations to HR and business leaders.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and modeling scenarios for compensation reviews and leadership discussions.
• Support compensation-related audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements, including pay transparency and pay equity initiatives.
• Assist with compensation due diligence and integration support related to mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes.
• Build working relationships across HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership teams.
• Provide responsive consultation and support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Communicate compensation programs and processes clearly to managers and employees.
• Contribute to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer service within the Compensation function.

What This Job Offers

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