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Manager Compensation
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
The Manager Compensation leads the development and execution of compensation programs across a global organization and manages a team of compensation professionals. The role partners with business leaders and HR to shape compensation strategy, planning, analytics, and governance.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Pay
- USD 93,400 – 210,000 / year
What you'll do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of compensation professionals, enabling them to serve as trusted compensation advisors to business leaders and Human Resources partners
- Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and provide strategic compensation guidance that supports talent and business objectives
- Oversee the full-cycle annual compensation process, including salary planning, incentive programs, budget management, and compensation governance
- Partner with stakeholders to design, enhance, and administer compensation programs, including sales compensation initiatives that drive business performance
- Analyze compensation data, market trends, and business metrics to deliver insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making
- Collaborate with Human Resources Technology, Payroll, Finance, Employee Relations, and People Analytics teams to ensure effective compensation processes, data integrity, and program alignment
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline compensation processes, enhance employee experiences, and improve operational efficiency
- Develop compensation education resources that promote manager effectiveness, employee understanding, and pay transparency initiatives
- Monitor compensation compliance requirements, industry trends, and market practices while recommending improvements to maintain a competitive compensation framework
- Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting organizational change initiatives and business transformation efforts
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED
- Minimum 5 years of Compensation experience
- Minimum 2 years of leading and managing teams
Nice to have
- Experience leading compensation teams in a large, global organization
- Experience with Workday, Payscale, and compensation or commission management tools
- Knowledge of sales compensation design and administration
- Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong cross-functional partnerships
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Experience designing or implementing compensation programs and strategies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate, educate, and influence diverse audiences
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace
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About C.H. Robinson
What they value
- Engagement
- Inclusion
- Accountability
- Continuous improvement