Global Industrial

Manager, Compensation

Global Industrial$90K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 6-8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including program design and market pricing.
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities.
  • Experience supporting incentive programs and understanding equity/LTI processes.
  • Knowledge of U.S. compensation regulations, including pay transparency and FLSA.
  • Familiarity with compensation practices in Canada and/or India.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in simplifying complex concepts.
  • Experience with industrial, distribution, or manufacturing populations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and governance of global compensation programs and frameworks.
  • Consult with HRBPs and leaders on compensation strategies and offers.
  • Translate market data into actionable recommendations for competitiveness and equity.
  • Drive market pricing strategy and conduct advanced modeling for compensation.
  • Oversee the administration of annual compensation cycles and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Support equity programs and assist with long-term incentive processes.
  • Develop dashboards and analytics to enhance data-driven compensation decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities and training programs.
  • Supportive company culture that values employee engagement.
  • Access to the latest technology and tools for enhancing productivity.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Compensation Design & Advisory
• Lead the design, evolution, and governance of global compensation programs, including salary structures, job architecture, and pay-for-performance frameworks.
• Provide expert consultation to HRBPs and business leaders on offers, promotions, reorganizations, retention actions, and compensation strategy.
• Translate market data and internal analytics into clear, actionable recommendations that balance competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility.
Market Pricing, Analytics & Pay Equity
• Drive market pricing strategy, benchmarking methodology, and advanced modeling for compensation decisions.
• Conduct complex analyses including pay equity, compression, cost modeling, and scenario planning.
• Lead pay equity reviews and partner with Legal/HR to develop remediation strategies and ensure ongoing compliance with pay transparency requirements.
Program Ownership, Governance & Compliance
• Oversee end-to-end administration of compensation programs, including annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state regulations (FLSA, pay transparency laws, SEC-related requirements, and other applicable rules).
• Maintain strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness for all compensation processes.
• Support executive compensation processes, including modeling, benchmarking, and preparation of materials for senior leadership and Compensation Committee partners.
Equity & Incentive Program Support
• Support the administration of equity programs in partnership with Legal, Finance, and external vendors.
• Assist with long-term incentive (LTI) processes, including grant modeling, tracking, and communication.
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of short- and long-term incentive plans to ensure alignment with business goals.
Global Compensation (U.S., Canada, India)
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on compensation practices and statutory requirements in Canada and India.
• Partner with regional HR teams to ensure market competitiveness, compliance, and consistency across geographies.
• Maintain a global compensation framework that supports scalability and organizational growth.
Process Optimization & Systems
• Partner with HRIS to enhance compensation tools, workflows, and data integrity.
• Lead process improvements to streamline compensation cycles and automate manual workflows.
• Develop dashboards, analytics, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify areas for process improvement, use of AI, and automation.
Communication, Enablement & Leadership
• Develop clear, concise communication materials and training to support compensation programs and leader enablement.
• Prepare and deliver insights to senior leadership, including modeling, trends, and recommendations.
• Provide mentorship or guidance to analysts or HR partners as needed.

Competencies and skills

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including program design, market pricing, and annual cycle management.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience supporting incentive programs and exposure to equity/LTI processes.
• Strong understanding of U.S. compensation regulations, including FLSA, pay transparency, and compensation governance.
• Experience with compensation practices in Canada and/or India.
• Ability to operate independently, manage complex initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for non-experts.
• Experience supporting industrial, distribution, or manufacturing populations.

Preferences: (Preferred attributes for the position, if any)
• CCP or equivalent WorldatWork certification.
• Experience in a publicly traded company.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee materials or executive compensation processes.

Competencies:
• Strategic thinking with operational execution
• Analytical decision-making
• Employee-centric communication
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, distributed environment

About Global Industrial

Global Industrial is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. and is a leading distributor of material handling equipment, storage solutions, workbenches, office furniture, safety equipment, tools, motors, HVAC equipment and more. The company serves a diverse range of customers in the manufacturing, automotive, government, healthcare, education, and construction sectors. Global Industrial offers over 1.7 million industrial, material handling and business products through its website, catalog and sales team. The company has a strong focus on customer service and offers same-day shipping on many of its products.
Learn more about Global Industrial
Size
1,480 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$65.4 million
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
-3.7%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ

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