Overview In this role you will design, implement, and oversee comprehensive compensation programs to support competitive and compliant pay practices. You will partner with HR, Finance, and leadership to align compensation strategy with organizational goals and market benchmarks. You will leverage HR systems and data analytics to drive efficiency, scalability, and automation. You will guide managers on pay decisions and navigate multi-state and international regulations. This opportunity places you at the heart of shaping compensation at a growth-focused media organization.
Responsibilities- Design and administer base salary, incentive programs, and compensation processes
- Conduct salary surveys and benchmarking analyses to inform pay decisions
- Collaborate with HR and Finance on annual incentive planning initiatives
- Manage relationships with external compensation vendors and consultants
- Evaluate vendor performance and ensure alignment with business needs
- Enhance tools, reporting, and processes to drive automation and continuous improvement
- Prepare and distribute employee compensation statements ensuring accuracy and quality control
- Provide guidance to managers on pay decisions and compensation practices
- Support compliance with U.S. and international compensation laws and regulations
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related discipline
- 5-7 years of experience in compensation management or related roles
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and modeling
- Experience with HR information systems and process improvement
- Knowledge of U.S. multi-state compensation compliance and regulations
- CCP certification or similar preferred but not required
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to handle complex compensation scenarios
- Experience in unionized environments and collective bargaining agreements is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical mindset
- Ability to handle complex compensation scenarios
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excel (advanced)
- HR information systems
- Process improvement
