Compensation Manager

Hunt; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking a Compensation Manager to design, implement, communicate, and administer the organization's compensation program, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and adherence to legal requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Compensation and Benefits, the role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, the ability to lead large-scale projects, and excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel and databases to drive informed pay decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant compensation experience.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of FLSA and pay practices.
• Experience with executive compensation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer the compensation program.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Lead large-scale compensation projects.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Communicate program changes effectively across the organization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Databases

FLSA analysis

Executive compensation

Expat compensation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Compensation and Benefits, the Compensation Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organization's compensation program. Ensures the compensation program supports the organization's strategic objectives and meet all legal requirements.

Team/Independent Worker:

• Ability to build relationships and work well across functions.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Time and Project Management:

• Ability to lead and manage large-scale projects.
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and have strong organizational skills.
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Business Acumen and Skills:

• Understanding of business processes and basic corporate finance, management and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates a strong customer orientation.
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and the ability to thrive in a highly complex environment.
• Ability to meet personal and team monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrates superior judgment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including people development/coaching, objective setting, and measurement skills.
• Demonstrates competence in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: relationship management, communication, staff direction and motivation, financial planning and control, quality management, risk management, and the achievement of targets.

Behavioral Traits:

• Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled.
• Maintains direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work.
• Demonstrated poise and grace under pressure.
• Communicates a "can do" attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors.
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Years of Experience:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant work experience.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of databases.
• Thorough and up-to-date understanding of FLSA analysis.
• Understanding of executive compensation.
• Knowledge of ex-pat compensation is a plus.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate with executive management and board of directors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Analytical Skills:

• Superior problem solving ability.
• Exceptional analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills.

General Skills:

• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and an ability to engage audiences.
• Knowledge of organizational development theory and practices.

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