Compensation Manager

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Long‑term disability (LTD)

Sick leave

Holidays & vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness benefits (Wellable app)

Employee discount program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation is seeking a Compensation Manager for a full-time hybrid role. The position involves leading job analyses, developing descriptions, benchmarking salaries, and ensuring regulatory compliance across programs and sites in Lancaster, CA.

The role reports to the Director of People Services and requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and CCP/PHR/SPHR/SHRM preferred credentials. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, data analytics or related field or 2 years of equivalent experience
• 3–5 years in managing job descriptions and compensation
• Experience interpreting large compensation data sets and trends
• Experience in project management and multiple program coordination
• Advanced Excel skills and spreadsheet prep
• CCP/PHR/SPHR/SHRM cert preferred
• Travel up to 10% may be required (up to)

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute job analyses for all roles
• Develop and assess job descriptions and benchmark salaries
• Recommend compensation adjustments for equity and market competitiveness
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and compensation structures
• Collaborate with People Services leadership to implement structures aligned with objectives

Skills

Excel

HRIS

Compensation software

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

HQIS/HRIS systems

Job description

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION

Full Time, Monday – Friday

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with on-site responsibilities determined by program and site needs, and quarterly meetings in Lancaster, CA.

The Lifelong Learning Advantage

At Lifelong Learning, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and every school should have the support to make that possible. Our mission is to serve our client schools so educators can focus on what matters most: helping students learn, grow and thrive. Through innovative operational and educational support, we help schools create stronger outcomes, greater opportunities, and brighter futures for the students and communities they serve.

Learn more about us at https://llac.org/

How You Will Make an Impact

The Compensation Manager will lead and execute job analyses for all organizational roles, develop and assess job descriptions, benchmark salaries, and recommend compensation adjustments to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness. The CCM will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organization policies related job descriptions, compensation administration, compensation adjustments, salary structures, and variable incentive and stipend programs. Collaboration with the department Director, People Services Leadership, and other stakeholders, to implement compensation structures aligned with company objectives and market trends, while meeting project deadlines. The position reports directly to the Director, People Services or their designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related field, or 2 years of equivalent work experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in the discipline.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in managing job descriptions and compensation, including but not limited to job analysis, job description development, job classification standards, job pricing methods, compensation structures, variable incentive plans, compensation management software, HRIS, and other information technology systems that support and integrate classification and compensation.
• Experience and proficiency in interpreting large sets of compensation data, trends, and performance metrics.
• Experience in project management, program development, organizing, prioritizing, coordinating, implementing, and managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
• Advanced skills in Excel administration and spreadsheet preparation.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or industry-related certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% in the performance of job duties.

Benefits:

We offer our employees a quality work-life balance through flexibility and an attractive total compensation package including:

• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability (LTD); short‑term disability (STD)
• Sick leave
• Generous holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks
• 403(b) retirement plan with an attractive company contribution
• Wellness benefits through our Wellable app and Employee Assistance Program that includes financial, legal, and emotional counseling
• Employee discount program for things such as travel, home and entertainment
• Flexible work environment

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is family/medical leave compliant. The organization prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the actual or perceived characteristics of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, national origin, ancestry, race or ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, potential or actual parental, family or marital status, age, or association with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.