Sr Manager-Comp Strategy - 203818

Gallo•Modesto, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Compensation Manager, you will lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise compensation programs that support business objectives, talent strategies, and organizational growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, Human Resources partners, Finance, and executive stakeholders, delivering data-driven compensation solutions that promote market competitiveness, internal equity, and operational excellence. In this highly visible role, you will oversee compensation programs, annual planning cycles, job architecture, market pricing, incentive administration, and compensation governance practices. You will leverage analytics and market intelligence to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and develop recommendations that support sound compensation decisions and workforce planning initiatives. You will also provide leadership for compensation systems, technology platforms, and process optimization efforts, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and an exceptional user experience. Through collaboration across Human Resources, Information Technology, Payroll, and business stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with compensation-related regulations and governance standards. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, strong business acumen, analytical expertise, and the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization. You will lead complex compensation initiatives, support executive compensation activities, mentor compensation professionals, and champion innovative solutions that strengthen our total rewards programs and employee value proposition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master's degree plus 6 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 12 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of Gallo HR experience to include 6 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master's degree plus 6 years of Gallo HR experience to include 4 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
Managerial or supervisory experience.
Advanced knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation administration practices.
Experience leading compensation systems, technology solutions, and process improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Experience consulting with business leaders, Human Resources Business Partners, and executive stakeholders.
Knowledge of compensation compliance requirements, wage and hour regulations, pay transparency requirements, and compensation governance practices.
Experience managing large datasets and developing actionable business insights.
Advanced spreadsheet and reporting tool proficiency.
Strong communication, presentation, influence, and project management skills.
Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required to be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting plus 10 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting plus 8 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility;
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP).
Experience supporting executive compensation, equity administration, international compensation, or sales compensation programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise compensation programs.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, Human Resources partners, Finance, and executive stakeholders.
Deliver data-driven compensation solutions.
Oversee compensation programs, annual planning cycles, job architecture, market pricing, incentive administration, and compensation governance practices.
Leverage analytics and market intelligence to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and develop recommendations.
Provide leadership for compensation systems, technology platforms, and process optimization efforts.
Drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with compensation-related regulations and governance standards.
Lead complex compensation initiatives.
Support executive compensation activities.
Mentor compensation professionals.
Champion innovative solutions that strengthen total rewards programs and employee value proposition.