Sr Mgr, Compensation

Greystar•Columbia, SC

6d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and administration of the organization's compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and job architecture. The Sr Manager, Compensation partners with HR and business leaders to ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Guides conversations on how the business’ compensation programs can drive and support it’s short and long-term success. Manage short and long-term compensation projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
Strong knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricing practices.
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, pay equity regulations, and FLSA classification standards.
Ability to build and manage strong stakeholder relationships across HR, Finance, and business leadership.
Advanced Excel modeling skills and experience with compensation survey and benchmarking tools (e.g., WTW, Mercer, Radford).
Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms (e.g., Workday, Workday Advanced Compensation, Payscale, PayFactors).

Nice To Haves

Experience designing incentive, bonus, or sales compensation programs, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation programs, including base pay structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, and job leveling frameworks.
Partner with HR business partners and business leaders to evaluate and price new and existing positions, ensuring internal equity and external market competitiveness.
Manage annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and bonus calculations.
Provides thought leadership in the ongoing assessment of compensation programs and offerings to ensure they are both meeting business needs and are current with marketplace best practices.
Ensure compensation programs and pay decisions comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour, pay equity, and FLSA regulations.
Develop and maintain job descriptions, job codes, and FLSA classifications in partnership with HR business partners and legal.
Advise and train HR and people leaders on compensation philosophy, policies, and pay practices.
Manage and mentor compensation analysts, overseeing workflow, project timelines, and quality of deliverables.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.