Sr. Compensation Manager
About The Position
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better. OverviewAs the Sr. Manager Compensation, this role is responsible for maintaining, implementing, and evolving global compensation and incentive programs that drive business performance, attract and retain top talent, and reinforce Crocs’ Total Rewards philosophy. This role partners closely with senior leaders, Finance, and HRBPs to deliver scalable, market-competitive, and compliant compensation solutions. This role is based in Broomfield, Colorado.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in an applicable specialty or equivalent validated experience.
- At least 8 years of experience in Total Rewards with emphasis on program development, processes, systems, and compensation
- Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting data, trends, and standard methodologies to support informed recommendations.
- Effective communicator with the ability to present and influence at senior levels, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Pragmatic, adaptable problem solver, comfortable working with sophisticated data and making sound decisions in dynamic environments.
- Collaborative relationship builder, experienced working in matrixed and global organizations and partnering with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and consultants.
- Highly organized and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities, shift focus as needed, and operate effectively amid ambiguity.
- Technically proficient, with advanced Microsoft skills (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate) and a strong focus on accuracy, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Has designed and administered incentive programs (DC, retail, and sales programs)
- Designed, managed, and administered job architecture for different workforces
- Has experience supporting and creating documents for a Compensation Committee
- Knowledge and administration of executive level compensation programs
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic thought partner on compensation and incentive strategy, advising leaders on market competitiveness, pay philosophy, job architecture, and career frameworks to support business priorities and results.
- Influence executive and governance decisions through insight and clarity, translating business strategy and complex rewards data into executive‑ready recommendations and materials.
- Lead the design and strategic governance of short‑term incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities and measurable performance outcomes.
- Oversee annual compensation cycles (merit, promotions, incentives, equity), driving accuracy, consistency, and compliance across programs and regions.
- Ensure strong, compliant, and well‑governed incentive programs globally, with clear communication and consistent administration that builds trust and understanding.
- Continuously evaluate and evolve incentive programs, using performance and participation insights to improve effectiveness, agility, and business impact.
- Advise leaders and enable effective rewards practices across the enterprise, developing clear guidance, tools, and education that build manager capability, strengthen confidence in compensation decisions, and drive alignment to business priorities.
- Strengthen Total Rewards strategy through market insight and analytics, leading benchmarking and trend analysis to inform competitive, data‑driven decisions and continuously improve program impact and effectiveness.
Benefits
- This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
- This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
