Compensation Manager

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Short-term disability (STD)

Sick leave

Holidays and vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation seeks a Compensation Manager to lead job analyses, develop descriptions, benchmark salaries, and advise on compensation adjustments. The role ensures compliance and partners with the People Services leadership to align structures with market trends.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work arrangement and on-site responsibilities as needed across Lancaster, CA, with quarterly meetings. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, or a related field, or 2 years of equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in managing job descriptions and compensation, including job analysis and pricing.
• Experience interpreting large compensation data sets and trends.
• Experience in project management and coordinating multiple programs.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses for all organizational roles and develop job descriptions.
• Benchmark salaries and recommend adjustments for internal equity.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies related to compensation.
• Collaborate with Director, People Services, and stakeholders to implement market-aligned structures.

Skills

Excel

Data analytics

HRIS

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Compensation software

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.