Compensation Manager

MCC

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MCC, a global leader in premium labels, is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead MCC's global compensation programs, including salary structures, market pricing, and governance. You will partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to drive competitive, equitable pay and scalable processes.

Reporting to the VP, Global Total Rewards, this role emphasizes analytics, dashboards, and system improvements (Dayforce), to enable data-driven decisions and pay transparency across regions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field.
7-10 years of progressive compensation experience.
Experience with market pricing, job evaluation and leveling, salary structures, merit cycle administration, and analysis.
Experience supporting global or multi-country compensation programs.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage salary structures, merit planning, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments.
Lead market pricing, job evaluation, leveling, and benchmarking.
Develop compensation dashboards, reporting, and workforce cost analyses.
Improve compensation processes and governance; support pay transparency initiatives.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR Operations on governance.

Skills

Compensation governance

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

HRIS/Dayforce

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Analytics

7–10 years compensation experience

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Compensation Manager is responsible for managing MCC's global compensation programs, including salary structures, market pricing, job evaluations, compensation cycles, and compensation governance. This role combines strong compensation expertise with data and analytics capabilities to support informed business decisions and continuous process improvement.

Reporting to the VP, Global Total Rewards, the Compensation Manager serves as MCC's internal compensation expert, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation programs.

The role also supports strategic initiatives including pay transparency, compensation governance, and ongoing optimization of compensation processes and tools. Major job architecture and pay transparency project implementation efforts will be supported through dedicated project resources.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Operations & Programs (Primary Focus)

Manage salary structures, annual merit planning, promotions, and off-cycle compensation adjustments.
Conduct job evaluation, leveling, and market pricing activities.
Lead participation in compensation surveys and market benchmarking initiatives.
Provide compensation recommendations to HR and business leaders.
Support short-term incentive and bonus administration activities.
Ensure compensation programs remain externally competitive and internally equitable.

Compensation Analytics & Reporting

Develop and maintain compensation dashboards, reporting, and workforce cost analyses.
Analyze compensation trends, market movement, pay equity, and workforce cost data.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and reporting platforms to accelerate analysis, identify trends, and improve compensation decision support.
Provide actionable insights to HR, Finance, and business leadership.
Perform data audits and maintain compensation data integrity.

Systems & Process Improvement

Partner with HRIS and technology teams on compensation-related system enhancements.
Support optimization of Dayforce compensation processes and workflows.
Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
Maintain compensation-related documentation and governance standards.

Strategic Projects

Support compensation aspects of Global Job Architecture governance.
Support implementation of pay transparency initiatives, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
Assist with workforce planning, organizational design, M&A, and transformation initiatives.
Contribute to compensation policy development and governance.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations, including FLSA, pay transparency requirements, and other relevant employment laws.
Partner with Legal, Finance, HR Operations, and HR Business Partners to maintain strong compensation governance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field.
7-10 years of progressive compensation experience.
Demonstrated experience with market pricing, job evaluation and leveling, salary structures, merit cycle administration, and compensation analysis and reporting.
Experience supporting global or multi-country compensation programs preferred.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

Deep knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and governance.
Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
Experience building compensation reporting, dashboards, and workforce cost analyses.
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience preferred.
Experience with HRIS and compensation systems; Dayforce experience preferred but not required.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications