Senior Manager, Compensation

Forbes

7h•Remote

About The Position

Forbes is seeking a Compensation professional to serve as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, implementation, and management of compensation programs. This individual contributor role reports to the SVP, Total Rewards & HR Technology and supports a population of approximately 500 employees across North America, with a smaller presence in the UK and Asia. This role will play a critical part in ensuring competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices, while also partnering with leadership on compensation strategy—including managing compensation as part of the company’s upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Requirements

8–10 years of experience in compensation
Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related discipline (CCP or similar certification preferred)
Demonstrates patience, clarity, and a strong influencing capability to drive alignment and outcomes
Builds and sustains relationships with stakeholders by having a deep understanding of organizational priorities and evolving business needs
Ability to effectively communicate, partner and advise managers at all levels, adapting to diverse compensation experience and compensation knowledge.
Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., pivot tables, modeling, data analysis)
Demonstrated experience in evaluating, identifying and managing external vendors for compensation systems, surveys and market data
Experience in compensation tools, both fluency and vendor management; Payscale knowledge a plus but required
Strong experience with HR information systems and process improvement
In-depth and dynamic knowledge of U.S. multi-state compensation compliance (i.e. wage thresholds and/or evolving legal requirements)
Experience with compensation practices in an unionized environment a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in ambiguous situations and fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

CCP or similar certification preferred
Payscale knowledge a plus but required
Experience with compensation practices in an unionized environment a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and senior leadership on compensation strategy and pay decisions
Provide guidance on complex compensation scenarios across sales, newsroom, data intelligence, and corporate functions, as well as across other Forbes businesses including commerce and licensing, balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and budget considerations.
Lead the design, implementation, and administration of base salary, incentive programs, and compensation processes (merit, bonus, and salary reviews)
Conduct market pricing, salary surveys, and benchmarking analyses to inform pay decisions and maintain competitive positioning
Partner with leadership, HR, and Legal to support compensation strategy related to the company’s upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement
Ensure compliance with U.S. (and applicable international) compensation laws, including pay transparency
Manage relationships with external compensation vendors and consultants, including survey providers and technology partners
Evaluate vendor performance and ensure tools and data sources support business needs and compensation strategy
Leverage HR systems and compensation technologies to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of compensation programs
Partner with HR Technology team to enhance tools, reporting, and processes; identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement
Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Recruitment, and leadership to support compensation planning initiatives and organizational changes.
Partner with the Finance team on annual incentive planning initiatives, collaborating to define appropriate performance measures and components.
Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders on compensation practices and processes
Lead preparation and distribution of employee compensation statements (e.g., merit, bonus, total rewards)
Ensure accuracy, quality control, and alignment with approved compensation decisions
Maintain documentation and templates to support scalable and repeatable compensation statement processes