About the Role:
The Manager, Compensation reports to the Director, Compensation & Benefits at Wabash and supports the design, execution and administration of the company's compensation programs. This role contributes to base pay structures, incentive plans and broader compensation initiatives while partnering with HR, business leaders and Finance to ensure programs align with company goals, market competitiveness and internal equity. This position offers exposure across multiple facets of Wabash's compensation strategy and provides the opportunity to build and enhance programs that support talent attraction, retention and engagement.
Your Responsibilities:
• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of Wabash's compensation programs including broad-based and incentive pay plans
• Execute the annual compensation cycle including base pay adjustments and incentive plan administration
• Provide data-driven recommendations on salary structures, job leveling and pay program enhancements
• Conduct compensation analyses including market benchmarking, pay equity reviews and modeling
• Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation-related matters including workforce planning and job evaluations
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency)
• Participate in compensation surveys and support analysis to maintain market competitiveness
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal to align compensation programs with cost and governance requirements
• Support development of training and communication materials related to compensation programs
• Stay informed on compensation trends and recommend improvements as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5+ years of compensation or related HR experience
• Foundational knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation and pay structures
• Experience with incentive plans or exposure to executive compensation is a plus (not required)
• CCP certification or interest in pursuing certification preferred
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and HRIS tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion - Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen - Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn - Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic - Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together - Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!
