Compensation Manager  

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your passion for technology and troubleshooting?

What are the core responsibilities for the Compensation Manager?:

• Lead the implementation project management, and administration of new & existing compensation programs including base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentive strategies
• Own and administer both the management & broad-based equity programs, with responsibility for preparing grants, administering paperwork, and managing program communications
• Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, merit matrices, and total compensation associate communications
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership and relevant HR partners on pay decisions, compensation philosophy, and workforce planning
• Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure salary guidelines and governance practices are being followed
• Utilize data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness (e.g., comp-ratios, midpoint analysis, cost modeling) and provide actionable insights
• Implement and maintain bonus plan criteria and incentive structures aligned to business performance
• Participate in and influence cross-functional discussions related to organizational changes and workforce strategy
• Lead compensation-related change management efforts across multiple stakeholders, including HR and hiring leaders (e.g. content and facilitation of workshops)
• Evaluate and ensure compliance of job descriptions with compensation frameworks and regulatory standards
• Lead at least 1 direct report
• Continuously assess market trends and provide recommendations to maintain competitive

What does success look like?

• Successfully implement & launch a new job architecture across multiple business areas, ensuring strong project and change management throughout
• Streamline, simplify, and organize the organization’s approach to short term incentive plans while also linking plans to drive performance
• Establishes strong credibility with leadership as a trusted compensation advisor
• Drives data-informed decisions and elevates the organization’s understanding of compensation strategy
• Enhances the overall associate experience through thoughtful, competitive compensation practices

Bring your skills and be inspired to achieve success.

• Experience:
  • Proven ability to operate with confidence and credibility, influencing leaders and navigating complex organizational dynamics
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong compensation expertise with demonstrated experience in incentive implementation and management, equity administration, and compensation governance
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate business needs and identify gaps before they arise
  • Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into clear, compelling business stories
  • Experience managing and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels, including executive leadership
  • Ability to lead through change and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach
  • High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to operate autonomously
  • Experience working within HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and advanced proficiency in Excel and data modeling
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence in a fast-paced environment
  • Focused on solutions and demonstrates good judgment when it comes to solving problems and making decisions.
  • Commitment to enhancing the associate experience and re-centering decisions around customer/associate impact 
• Skills:
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation
  • Experience in compensation program design, incentive structures, and equity plan administration
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
  • Experience working within a corporate or multi-unit environment preferred
  • Self-starter.  Ability to work autonomously with little support
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

• Schedule / in-office requirements:
  • Hybrid working model; Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday/Friday from home.
  • Our office locations are:
    • 500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX
    • 1010 N University Parks Drive, Waco, TX

Bring your goals and be enabled to reach them.

• Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM local time zone
• Benefits: Check out our benefits offerings here:
• Financial Benefits: Equity and bonus opportunities

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