Senior Compensation Manager

Cynet Systems • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Compensation will drive compensation strategy and decision-making across North America and Global Support Functions. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, this role provides expert guidance and consultation to HR Business Partners and Business Leaders on job evaluations, market benchmarking, job offers, salary structure development, and incentive plan design and administration. Success requires analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations.

The role develops and administers compensation programs for salaried employees; manages annual salary planning and incentive cycles; oversees broad-based and executive job evaluations; and develops policies and procedures that support internal equity, external competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, pay-for-performance, and meritocracy. It also oversees salary survey participation and salary structure development for multiple countries, delivers compensation-related training, and recommends process and policy changes to support compliance and competitiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of compensation experience.
• In-depth technical knowledge of compensation theories and principles, compensation program design, and applicable laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence team members without direct managerial authority.
• Solutions-oriented mindset and desire to innovate.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent degree.
• People management experience.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or another HR certification.
• Korn Ferry Hay Job Slotting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer compensation programs for salaried employees.
• Execute annual salary planning and incentive cycles.
• Perform and oversee job evaluations for broad-based and executive positions.
• Identify, design, and implement policies and procedures that support internal equity, external competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and alignment with the organization’s pay-for-performance philosophy and meritocracy culture.
• Oversee salary survey participation and salary structure development for multiple countries.
• Develop, design, and deliver compensation-related training.
• Propose process improvements and recommend policy changes to ensure compensation compliance and competitiveness.
• Provide compensation guidance and consultation to HR Business Partners and Business Leaders on job evaluations, market benchmarking, job offers, salary structures, and incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

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