Compensation Manager

Description
What We're Looking For:

The Compensation Manager will design, implement, and maintain competitive compensation programs with specialized expertise in sales compensation, Radford market pricing, and pay transparency. You'll conduct analysis, provide strategic recommendations, and ensure programs remain competitive, equitable, and compliant.

What You'll Do:

Market Intelligence & Pricing

• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using Radford surveys and other compensation databases
• Participate in compensation surveys including data submission and analysis
• Analyze salary trends and competitive positioning to inform pay structure recommendations

Sales Compensation

• Design and administer sales compensation plans including commission structures, bonuses, and incentives
• Calculate and validate commission payments ensuring accuracy and alignment with plan rules
• Model payout scenarios to optimize plan effectiveness and cost
• Partner with Sales Leadership and Finance on quota-setting and crediting methodologies
• Resolve sales compensation disputes and ensure plan alignment with business objectives

Compensation Programs & Cycles

• Support annual merit, bonus, and equity award cycles
• Develop and maintain base pay structures, salary ranges, and incentive frameworks
• Ensure accurate compensation data in HRIS and compensation management systems

Pay Transparency & Equity

• Develop salary range disclosures for job postings compliant with state/local laws
• Support pay equity audits, analyze findings, and recommend remediation
• Partner with HR and Legal on fair pay practices and compliance
• Monitor pay transparency regulations and ensure organizational compliance

Analysis & Stakeholder Partnership

• Create dashboards, reports, and presentations communicating compensation insights
• Provide compensation guidance to managers and HR Business Partners
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders on compensation strategy
• Liaise with external vendors, consultants, and survey providers

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years compensation experience
• Hands-on experience with commission plan administration and