Manager, Compensation

Dow Jones & Company•New York City, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a seasoned Compensation Manager to lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and administration of our global compensation programs. You will be both strategic and hands-on: you will be a player/coach, directly managing critical compensation processes while also mentoring and guiding more junior team members. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, you will act as a subject matter expert on compensation structures, policies, and processes. You'll partner closely with senior executives, HR Business Partners, and COEs, ensuring our pay programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business strategy. Experience working with Compensation in unionized or Workers Council environments is strongly preferred. You will be based in our New York City office.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant compensation experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or player/coach capacity.
Strong understanding of Total Rewards and how compensation integrates with Talent, HRBP, and Organizational Development functions.
Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing compensation outcomes in complex, nuanced environments.
Experience working with compensation in countries with Workers Councils or Collective Bargaining Agreements; familiarity with newsroom or media businesses is highly desirable.
In-depth knowledge of annual salary and bonus cycles, including corporate bonus structures and sales incentives.
Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced Excel/Google Sheets capabilities.
Familiarity with compensation tools (e.g., MarketPay, Radford, Workday).
Knowledge of U.S. and international pay practices, including EU/UK pay transparency legislation.
Excellent judgment, ability to handle confidential data with integrity, and proven experience making balanced, risk-aware recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs across assigned regions and business units, with emphasis on newsroom functions.
Act as a player/coach: directly manage compensation processes while mentoring and supporting regional compensation staff.
Provide thoughtful recommendations for pay decisions (new hires, promotions, adjustments), ensuring consistency with internal policies, external competitiveness, and pay equity.
Conduct ongoing job evaluation, job architecture alignment, and market pricing for global positions, ensuring structure integrity in Workday.
Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to educate managers on compensation philosophy, programs, and decisions.
Deliver data-driven insights by analyzing global pay practices, identifying trends, and highlighting risks or opportunities.
Manage participation in market surveys and maintain external benchmarking capabilities.
Act as a trusted advisor on compensation matters for senior newsroom leaders, ensuring business needs are balanced with regulatory, equity, and market considerations.