Explore Compensation Manager Jobs

Compensation Managers help organizations attract, retain, and reward talent through thoughtful, competitive pay programs. They lead salary planning, analyze market data, and shape compensation policies that support business goals while promoting fairness and compliance. Explore vetted Compensation Manager opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Compensation Manager Do?

Compensation Managers develop and administer salary structures, incentive plans, and other pay programs. Their work may include evaluating jobs, conducting market benchmarking, reviewing pay equity, supporting annual compensation cycles, and advising leaders and HR partners on pay decisions. They also monitor relevant regulations and help ensure compensation practices are consistent and well-documented.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in compensation, human resources, finance, or people analytics. Important capabilities include compensation benchmarking, data analysis, job evaluation, salary structure design, and clear communication with senior stakeholders. Familiarity with HR information systems, compensation planning software, employment regulations, and pay equity practices can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and role.

Compensation Manager Career Opportunities

Compensation Managers work across industries and organization sizes, partnering with HR, finance, talent acquisition, and business leadership. Experienced professionals may progress into Director of Compensation, Head of Total Rewards, or broader HR leadership roles. Responsibilities and compensation vary based on location, industry, company size, and scope.

Find Compensation Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Compensation Manager openings on Ladders, a career platform focused on jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find a position that aligns with your compensation expertise and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Shape risk management strategies in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of risk management in our Financial Advisory Services practice. Lead initiatives to identify and mitigate risks while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and enhance operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading risk management initiatives within a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance and operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead risk management for our Financial Advisory Services practice, ensuring compliance and operational integrity while developing effective controls and training. Shape risk strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic team by leading risk management initiatives in financial advisory services. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading risk management for our Financial Advisory Services. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality client s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in risk management for a dynamic Financial Advisory Services team, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in risk management for a dynamic Financial Advisory Services practice. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhanci...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Risk Management Manager, leading risk initiatives in Financial Advisory Services. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Transform risk management within our Financial Advisory Services by collaborating with leadership and teams to identify, address, and mitigate operational and regulatory risks, ensuring high-quality c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion risk management within a dynamic financial advisory practice, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring high-qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing recruiting processes, and enhancing team capabilities to attract top talent in a dynamic workforce landscape...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading talent acquisition strategies and initiatives, enhancing recruiting operations, and driving innovation. Collaborate with business leaders to attract top talent and optimize...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Develop executive relationships and drive growth by managing the full commercial lifecycle of client accounts, ensuring successful launches, renewals, and expansion of services while aligning with int...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by cultivating executive relationships and expanding customer engagement. Own account strategy, manage renewals, and ensure successful launches while coordinating cross-functional teams t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $176K *

Unlock potential by driving product adoption and user engagement within a global staffing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $169K *

Elevate user engagement and product adoption by translating customer needs into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance staffing solutions, ensuring alignment with bu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Shape the future of staffing solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product adoption, drive user engagement, and ensure alignment with business goals, all while leveraging e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Elevate user engagement by driving product adoption and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Empower progress at the intersection of product strategy and user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance staffing solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals while drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $176K *

Take ownership of product strategy and stakeholder engagement to enhance staffing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive user adoption, gather feedback, and ensure continuous impr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $153K *

Unlock potential by driving product adoption and user engagement within a global staffing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock compensation strategies by partnering with teams to analyze, model, and deliver data-driven solutions. Drive benchmarking, job architecture, and annual comp cycles to ensure equitable pay pract...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $142K *

Transform compensation consulting by developing and administering programs, analyzing market data, and providing expert guidance to clients, all while ensuring project deliverables are met in this dyn...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform the HR landscape by providing expert guidance on compensation and leave programs. Collaborate with senior officials to develop policies, analyze trends, and enhance organizational effectiven...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Compensation Manager do?question toggle

    A Compensation Manager designs and administers pay programs, analyzes market and internal compensation data, supports salary planning, and advises leaders on pay practices. The specific responsibilities depend on the organization.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Compensation Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for relevant experience in compensation or HR, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay structures. Some roles may require a degree, specialized credentials, or experience with particular systems.

  • How much do Compensation Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by location, industry, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and listings provide details about each opportunity when available.

  • Where do Compensation Managers work?question toggle

    Compensation Managers work in organizations across many industries, typically within human resources or total rewards teams. They collaborate with finance, recruiting, executives, and business leaders.

  • What are common career paths for Compensation Managers?question toggle

    With experience, Compensation Managers may advance to Director of Compensation, Head of Total Rewards, or broader HR leadership positions. Career paths depend on an individual's expertise and an employer's structure.