Compensation Manager

Azenta Life Sciences; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Compensation Manager to design and administer global compensation programs, lead annual salary reviews, and oversee bonus and equity plans. This high-visibility role collaborates with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable rewards across a global organization.

The role requires 5+ years in compensation, strong Workday and Excel skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Compensation.
• Workday experience required; Workday advanced compensation experience preferred.
• Requires MS Excel skills at a highly proficient level.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter/demonstrated success in a dynamic, fast paced, and growing company.
• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization.
• An aptitude for managing and maintaining large sets of data; using data to generate insights.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance compensation analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer global compensation programs that support Azenta’s business objectives, talent strategy, and pay-for-performance philosophy.
• Manage companywide bonus plan calculations, accruals, payouts, and award notices
• Oversee sales incentive compensation plan administration and payment processes, partnering with Sales, Finance, HR, and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payouts.
• Lead annual salary review process from budget preparation, system implementation, training, and communication, to final approvals
• Provide compensation consultation and support to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to develop recommendations and solutions to attract, motivate and retain talent
• Analyze market data and internal pay practices to assess competitiveness, identify trends, and develop compensation recommendations that support attraction, retention, and internal equity.
• Participate in compensation surveys and manage the vendor relationship, market data utilization, internal job codes, and survey input
• Manage equity compensation administration, including process execution, reporting, analysis, and partnership with Legal on plan compliance and required filings.
• Support year-end executive compensation processes, including preparation of compensation-related content and analysis for the CD&A and proxy filings.
• Participate in M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities
• Serve as the subject matter expert for FLSA classification determinations for new and existing positions.
• Maintain ongoing data integrity within HRIS tool (Workday)
• Develop equity compensation reporting and analysis to support program administration, leadership decision-making, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and develop one Compensation Analyst direct report, providing coaching, prioritization, and support for compensation and broader Total Rewards deliverables.
• Support other HR programs as needed
• Hybrid role on site 4 days a week

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Workday

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

AI in HR

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Salesforce.com

Xactly

SPIFF

Job description

Job Title

Compensation Manager

Job Description

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity.

Company Overview

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

How You’ll Add Value…

As Compensation Manager, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Total Rewards, you will be a key member of the Total Rewards team and the broader Human Resources organization. In this high-visibility role, you will help design, administer, and continuously improve Azenta’s global compensation programs, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support competitive, equitable, and scalable rewards practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound compensation judgment, and the ability to translate data into practical recommendations for leaders. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing strategic program work with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, global environment.

What You’ll Do…

• Design, implement, and administer global compensation programs that support Azenta’s business objectives, talent strategy, and pay-for-performance philosophy.
• Manage companywide bonus plan calculations, accruals, payouts, and award notices
• Oversee sales incentive compensation plan administration and payment processes, partnering with Sales, Finance, HR, and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payouts.
• Lead annual salary review process from budget preparation, system implementation, training, and communication, to final approvals
• Provide compensation consultation and support to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to develop recommendations and solutions to attract, motivate and retain talent
• Analyze market data and internal pay practices to assess competitiveness, identify trends, and develop compensation recommendations that support attraction, retention, and internal equity.
• Participate in compensation surveys and manage the vendor relationship, market data utilization, internal job codes, and survey input
• Manage equity compensation administration, including process execution, reporting, analysis, and partnership with Legal on plan compliance and required filings.
• Support year-end executive compensation processes, including preparation of compensation-related content and analysis for the CD&A and proxy filings.
• Participate in M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities
• Serve as the subject matter expert for FLSA classification determinations for new and existing positions.
• Maintain ongoing data integrity within HRIS tool (Workday)
• Develop equity compensation reporting and analysis to support program administration, leadership decision-making, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and develop one Compensation Analyst direct report, providing coaching, prioritization, and support for compensation and broader Total Rewards deliverables.
• Support other HR programs as needed
• Hybrid role on site 4 days a week

What You Will Bring…

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, preferably in HR, business, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a Compensation function
• Workday experience required; Workday advanced compensation experience preferred
• Requires MS Excel skills at a highly proficient level
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Self-starter/demonstrated success in a dynamic, fast paced, and growing company
• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization
• An aptitude for managing and maintaining large sets of data; using data to generate insights
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance compensation analytics
• Xactly, SPIFF, or Salesforce.com experience is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

United States Base Compensation: $117,000.00 - $146,000.00

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.