Sr. Manager, Compensation

Fanatics•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compensation Senior Manager serves as a strategic advisor and key partner to HR and business leaders, responsible for leading the design, execution, and continuous improvement of compensation programs. This role bridges strategy and execution by translating business objectives into scalable compensation solutions, while managing complex and often ambiguous scenarios. The ideal candidate is consultative, analytical, and influential, with the ability to independently lead major compensation initiatives, provide data-driven recommendations, and drive alignment across stakeholders while ensuring compliance and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
Working at or working with large fast-paced complex companies. Demonstrated experience managing compensation programs and advising senior stakeholders.
Excellent knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding compensation practices
Knowledge of HR policies and procedures as well as federal and state laws regarding employment practice
Excellent Excel skills required; must be able to perform V-lookups, create pivot tables and databases, formulate cells within spreadsheets, etc.
Ability to effectively use software including human capital management systems (Experience with Pave Compensation is preferred), MS Office, Access, and Visio.
Excellent oral and written communication skills & presentation skills.
Attention to detail, analytical/reasoning, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to draw accurate conclusions from raw data
Ability to interface with all levels of employees
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, clients, and public

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and senior business leaders, providing guidance on compensation strategies that align with business goals and market practices.
Lead the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including base salary, short-term incentives (STI), and long-term incentives (LTI).
Own and manage key compensation processes such as annual compensation planning cycles, merit increases, bonus planning, and calibration discussions to ensure pay-for-performance alignment.
Evaluate complex compensation scenarios and provide recommendations that balance competitiveness, internal equity, and financial constraints.
Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to develop and execute compensation strategies for new roles, organizational changes, and workforce planning.
Conduct and interpret market benchmarking, salary surveys, and compensation analyses to inform decision-making and maintain competitive positioning.
Lead job evaluation and job architecture efforts, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment across the organization.
Develop models, forecasts, and analytics related to compensation and equity programs, including scenario planning and cost impact analysis.
Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders, influencing decisions through data-driven insights and strong communication.
Support the design and execution of equity and LTI programs, including modeling, grant planning, and communication strategies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations and internal governance standards.
Create and deliver training and guidance materials to HR and business leaders to improve understanding of compensation programs and practices.
Continuously assess and improve compensation programs, tools, and processes to enhance effectiveness and scalability.
Performs other related duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required and assigned.