Manager, Compensation Operations-Total rewards
About The Position
The Compensation Manager is a key leader within the Total Rewards team, responsible for managing compensation programs and providing strategic guidance to ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with Nemours Children’s Health’s mission. This role will assist in developing compensation strategy, lead the design and implementation of new processes, and streamline existing workflows to drive efficiency and consistency across the organization. The Compensation Manager partners closely with HR leadership, business leaders, and external vendors to deliver innovative solutions that support talent attraction, retention, and engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.
- Experience managing complex projects and driving process improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Compensation Professional (“CCP”) designation.
- Experience in healthcare or large, multi-site organizations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and execution of Nemours’ compensation strategy.
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on market trends, pay equity, and competitive positioning.
- Support long-term planning for compensation programs, including incentive design and pay structures.
- Oversee annual merit and performance management cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
- Manage job architecture framework, including job families, leveling, and career paths.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal regulations related to pay practices.
- Identify opportunities to streamline compensation processes and implement automation where possible.
- Develop standardized tools, templates, and guidelines for HR and business leaders.
- Lead initiatives to improve data integrity and reporting capabilities.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to compensation analysts and team members.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to support pay decisions and workforce planning.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for compensation-related inquiries and training.
- Collaborate with external vendors on market surveys and benchmarking.
- Work with HRIS and IT teams to optimize compensation systems and reporting tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
