Compensation Manager

Green Key Resources; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources, a premier staffing partner, seeks an experienced Compensation professional to serve as a strategic advisor across a multi-state workforce and partner with business leaders on total rewards programs.

The role involves leading annual compensation programs, analyzing market data, and ensuring compliance with pay regulations while driving equity and competitiveness across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience within a corporate environment.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; certification is a plus.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and provide consultative guidance to leaders.
• Experience interpreting market data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including compensation modeling.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and leaders on compensation strategy, pay structures, and leveling.
• Lead annual compensation programs: merit, incentives, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Perform market analyses and benchmark positions using survey data.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance and HR on workforce planning and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local compensation regulations and pay transparency.
• Manage relationships with external compensation consultants and survey vendors.
• Assess tools and data sources to support reward strategy and reporting.
• Partner with IT/HRIS to automate processes and improve reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Compensation modeling

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Professional compensation certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

Compensation software

Survey tools

Job description

Green Key Resources is proud to partner with an iconic and highly respected media organization that's seeking an experienced Compensation professional to serve as a strategic advisor responsible for the development, administration, and continuous enhancement of compensation programs across a multi-state workforce. Sitting on the Total Rewards and HR team, this individual contributor role will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation solutions that support organizational objectives.

Type of Role: Permanent

Location: 2 days in Jersey City, open to qualified fully remote candidates

This position offers the opportunity to influence compensation strategy, support business transformation initiatives, and contribute to a broad range of total rewards programs within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise Human Resources and business leaders on compensation strategy, job leveling, pay recommendations, and salary structures.
• Evaluate complex compensation matters across multiple business functions while balancing internal equity, market competitiveness, and financial considerations.
• Lead annual compensation programs, including merit planning, incentive administration, promotional reviews, and salary adjustment processes.
• Conduct market analyses, benchmark positions, and leverage survey data to support compensation decisions and organizational planning.
• Partner with leadership, Human Resources, Legal, and Finance teams on compensation initiatives related to workforce planning, labor relations, and organizational change.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation regulations, including evolving pay transparency requirements.
• Manage relationships with external compensation consultants, survey providers, and technology partners.
• Assess compensation-related tools and data sources to ensure they effectively support business objectives and reward strategies.
• Utilize HR systems and compensation technology platforms to improve process efficiency, reporting accuracy, and program scalability.
• Collaborate with HRIS and operational teams to enhance systems, automate processes, and improve reporting capabilities.
• Support organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and compensation modeling initiatives.
• Partner with Finance on incentive plan administration and performance-based compensation programs.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to leaders on compensation practices, policies, and decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of employee compensation communications and reward statements.
• Maintain strong governance, documentation, audit controls, and quality assurance processes for compensation programs and related deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience within a corporate environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Professional compensation certification is a plus.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and provide consultative guidance to leaders at varying levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships across Human Resources, Finance, and operational leadership teams.
• Experience interpreting compensation market data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including compensation modeling and large dataset management.
• Experience administering compensation surveys, market-pricing methodologies, and vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with compensation technology platforms and HR information systems.
• Strong understanding of U.S. compensation regulations, multi-state pay practices, and pay transparency requirements.
• Exposure to unionized environments, labor-related compensation matters, or collective bargaining agreements is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively within a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

Preferred Profile

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with a consultative mindset and thrives in a collaborative environment. This individual is comfortable navigating complex compensation challenges, influencing decision-makers, and helping shape compensation programs that support both business goals and employee experience.