Compensation Manager

Michels Corporation; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Job summary

A family-owned construction company seeks a Compensation Manager in Brownsville, WI. This role involves leading global compensation programs, ensuring competitive compensation, and collaborating with HR teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in compensation administration. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Benefits include comprehensive packages and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years compensation administration and/or HR experience required.
• Experience leading others in a collaborative environment preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a nice to have.
• Experience leading teams and designing compensation structures and policies.
• Familiarity with compensation analytics tools and HRIS systems; CCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of global compensation programs.
• Collaborate with HR teams and senior leadership on compensation strategies.
• Ensure compensation offerings are competitive and equitable.
• Act as a subject matter expert on compensation trends, regulatory requirements, and communications to leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Compensation analysis tools

Experience leading others

Compensation analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CCP designation (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as the Compensation Manager can change yours.

The Compensation Manager will lead the development and management of Michels global compensation programs. The Compensation Manager will ensure our compensation offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business objectives across all regions. This individual will collaborate with HR teams and senior leadership to design and implement effective compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent worldwide. Critical for success is the ability to embody the corporate culture in all interactions and demonstrate professionalism and excellence in customer service.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles
• We have an on‑site medical clinic and offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast‑paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and thrive in relationship building
• You demonstrate leadership in your daily work activities
• You want to develop and mentor a compensation team, along with managing a global compensation program within Michels.
• You thrive in wanting to be the subject matter expert in compensation trends, regulatory requirements and communication of these areas to senior leadership

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, 7+ years compensation administration and/or HR experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must present a professional, positive image at all times
• Experience leading others in a collaborative environment (preferred)
• Experience in compensation structure design and maintenance
• Proficient in using compensation analysis tools and HRIS systems
• A nice to have – Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

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