Compensation Manager

Smartsearchonline; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,229,000 - 166,690,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a Sr. Manager, Compensation to lead compensation strategy across North America Operations and Procurement. You will guide HR Partners and leaders on job evaluations, benchmarking, offers, pay structure, and incentive design in a hybrid Chicago setting.

The role requires analytical and interpersonal skills to navigate complex situations, with emphasis on change leadership in COE/shared services models and deep compensation expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent degree preferred.
• 5+ years' compensation experience with in-depth knowledge of Operations and Plant Manufacturing.
• People Management experience strongly preferred.
• In depth technical knowledge of compensation theories and principles, compensation program design, and applicable laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence team members without direct managerial authority.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a desire to innovate.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other HR certification preferred.
• Korn Ferry Hay Job Slotting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer compensation programs for both the salaried and hourly populations.
• Execute the annual salary planning and incentive cycles.
• Perform and oversee job evaluations of both broad-based and executive positions.
• Identify, design, and implement policies and procedures to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and fiscal responsibility that align with our pay-for-performance philosophy and culture of meritocracy.
• Oversee the salary survey participation and salary structure development for multiple countries.
• Develop, design, and execute compensation related training.
• Propose process improvements and recommend policy changes to assure compliance and competitiveness of Client compensation.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Analytics

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Korn Ferry Hay Job Slotting

HRIS

Job description

Join us to co-create solutions for a better future!

Job Details

Human Resources

Compensation Manager Chicago,IL Posted:9/23/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

65015

Job Category:

Human Resources

Position Type:

Contract

Duration:

Long Term

Shift:

1

Remaining Positions:

1

Details:

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Compensation Manager in Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Open for W2 candidates only!

Work Location: 200 E Randolph St Chicago, IL 60601(Hybrid - 2 days from home Monday and Friday)

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Details:

1. What are the top 2-3 compensation priorities or business challenges this individual will be expected to address within their first 6-12 months?

• Annual salary structure redesign US and Canada.
• Hourly incentive plan effectiveness, and payout efficiency.
• Support for HR leadership, Influence Operations/Commercial Leadership.
• Market Analytics/Insights.
• Annual Salary Planning Administration.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.

2. How critical is prior manufacturing and operations compensation experience, and what aspects of that experience are most important?

• This role will be hybrid - a large portion will be focused on manufacturing for both union and non-union hourly populations, plus salaried (Sr Director and below).
• Multi-site manufacturing organizations with varying compensation strategies and complexities.

3. What differentiates a strong candidate from an exceptional candidate for this role?

• Expertise with both hourly and salaried populations.
• Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation experience.
• Demonstrated change leadership within COE/shared services models.
• Deep compensation expertise.
• Ability to lead large, cross-functional initiatives.
• Comfort operating globally with local differentiation and navigating complexity
• Strong technical acumen (advanced Excel, analytics).
• Influence with senior leaders.
• Leading compensation strategy in complex manufacturing.

Job Description:

• The Sr. Manager, Compensation will play a critical role in driving compensation strategy and decision-making across North America Operations and Procurement.
• Reporting to the Director of North America & WHQ Compensation, this position will provide expert guidance and consultation to HR Business Partners and Business Leaders on a range of compensation-related matters, including job evaluations, market benchmarking, job offers, salary structure development, and incentive plan design and administration.
• To succeed in this role, candidates must possess a unique blend of analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations.

Key Components of the role

• Develop and administer compensation programs for both the salaried and hourly populations
• Execute the annual salary planning and incentive cycles
• Perform and oversee job evaluations of both broad-based and executive positions
• Identify, design, and implement policies and procedures to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and fiscal responsibility that align with our pay-for-performance philosophy and culture of meritocracy
• Oversee the salary survey participation and salary structure development for multiple countries
• Develop, design, and execute compensation related training
• Propose process improvements and recommend policy changes to assure compliance and competitiveness of Client compensation

Job Requirements Details:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent degree preferred.
• 5+ years' compensation experience with in-depth knowledge of Operations and Plant Manufacturing.
• People Management experience is strongly preferred.
• In depth technical knowledge of compensation theories and principles, compensation program design, and applicable laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence team members without direct managerial authority.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a desire to innovate.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other HR certification preferred.
• Korn Ferry Hay Job Slotting experience strongly preferred.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

Pay Range:

$ 50.00 - $ 50.00