Compensation Manager - Charlotte, NC to $145,000 + bonus

Intermedia Group • Charlotte, NC

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation Manager will lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of compensation strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics. This role involves partnering with HR, Finance, and business leaders to advise on salary decisions, job leveling, and promotions. The manager will also drive the development and execution of Career Ladder frameworks, oversee job architecture, and manage the annual compensation planning cycle. Responsibilities include conducting market research, monitoring compensation trends, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, conducting audits, and maintaining compensation policies and procedures. The role also requires partnering with HRIS and IT for data integrity, analyzing compensation data, managing survey participation, and leading compensation-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis and program management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic insights.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Deep knowledge of federal/state wage and hour regulations and compensation compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, compensation benchmarking tools and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP).
• 8+ years with broad-based compensation local to Charlotte, NC experience with system implementations (Example: JDXpert)
• Deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations
• Experienced overseeing job architecture including job evaluation, leveling, and grade assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of compensation strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to advise on salary decisions, job leveling, and promotions.
• Drive the development and execution of Career Ladder frameworks to support internal mobility, employee development, and engagement.
• Oversee job architecture including job evaluation, leveling, and grade assignments.
• Manage the annual compensation planning cycle including merit, promotion, and adjustment recommendations; Provide guidance to leaders on budget allocation and pay-for-performance alignment.
• Conduct market research and ensure pay is competitive and aligned with internal equity.
• Monitor compensation trends and recommend changes to maintain competitive market positioning and internal equity.
• Maintain deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, minimum wage, pay transparency), ensuring all compensation practices remain compliant.
• Conduct compensation-related audits, internal reviews, and support pay equity and transparency initiatives.
• Maintain compensation-related policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.
• Partner with HRIS and IT to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of compensation data and systems.
• Analyze compensation data and create clear reports for leadership.
• Manage survey participation and external vendor relationships.
• Lead compensation-related projects, including system enhancements, career frameworks, and organizational design support.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

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