Compensation Manager

Jobtailor; Evansville (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Evansville, WI is seeking an experienced Compensation professional to lead annual incentive design, short-term incentive programs, and equity plan reporting. You will use analytics, benchmarking, and industry trends to shape compensation strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include managing compensation programs, mentoring analysts, and collaborating with stakeholders across sites to drive consistency and efficiency in pay practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; focus on Human Resources preferred.
• 5+ years of compensation experience.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience within the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) desirable.
• Experience with Workday System a definite plus.
• Experience with compensation philosophies and Hay Compensation methodology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual incentive design and implementation of the sales and non-sales short-term incentive programs.
• Responsible for the administration of short-term incentive programs.
• Leverage compensation analytics, benchmarking data, and emerging industry trends to recommend and implement compensation strategies.
• Identify process efficiencies, develop & maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Lead the implementation of the Pay-for-Skill program for applicable sites.
• Support the annual merit planning process.
• Evaluate jobs utilizing the Hay Job Evaluation method for accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct annual hourly compensation benchmarking for AFNA plant locations.
• Participate in regional and national compensation surveys.
• Manage the Equity Management Incentive Plan (EMIP) and Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) tax reporting process.
• Stay abreast of FLSA and evolving federal/state/local pay regulations.
• Mentors Compensation Analyst team members.
• Manage compensation related projects, as assigned

Skills

Compensation Strategy Development

Short-Term Incentive Programs

Hay Job Evaluation Method

Compensation Analytics

Pay-for-Skill Program Implementation

Annual Merit Planning

Hourly Compensation Benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR preferred)

Tools

Workday System

Job description

• Manage the annual incentive design and implementation of the sales and non-sales short-term incentive programs


• Responsible for the administration of short-term incentive programs


• Leverage compensation analytics, benchmarking data, and emerging industry trends to recommend and implement compensation strategies


• Identify process efficiencies, develop & maintain positive stakeholder relationships


• Lead the implementation of the Pay-for-Skill program for applicable sites


• Support the annual merit planning process


• Evaluate jobs utilizing the Hay Job Evaluation method for accuracy and consistency


• Conduct annual hourly compensation benchmarking for AFNA plant locations


• Participate in regional and national compensation surveys


• Manage the Equity Management Incentive Plan (EMIP) and Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) tax reporting process


• Stay abreast of FLSA and evolving federal/state/local pay regulations


• Mentors Compensation Analyst team members


• Manage compensation related projects, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, focus on Human Resources preferred


• 5+ years of compensation experience


• 3+ years of Human Resources experience within the manufacturing industry preferred


• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is desirable


• Experience with Workday System a definite plus


• Experience with compensation philosophies and methodologies; Hay Compensation methodology is desirable.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compensation strategy development and implementation, with a strong focus on short-term incentive programs and compensation analytics. Proficient in job evaluation methods and compliance with pay regulations within the manufacturing industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compensation Strategy Development


• Short-Term Incentive Programs


• Hay Job Evaluation Method


• Compensation Analytics


• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compensation Experience


• Compensation Methodologies


• Pay-for-Skill Program Implementation


• Annual Merit Planning


• Hourly Compensation Benchmarking

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Relationship Management


• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Industry


• FLSA Compliance


• Equity Management Incentive Plan (EMIP)


• Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)


• Compensation Surveys

Tools & Technologies

• Workday System