Compensation Manager

Beacon Hill; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Federal and state leave programs

Job summary

A leading utilities company based in East Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Compensation Manager to drive its compensation strategy, support data-driven decision-making, and optimize HR systems. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in compensation and workforce analytics, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Compensation for this role ranges from $130,000 to $165,000, complemented by a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, workforce analytics, or HR systems-enabled roles.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders through data-driven insights.
• Experience in designing and implementing compensation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation strategy and governance development with HR leadership.
• Model compensation scenarios and inform decision-making.
• Ensure compensation programs align with business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Compensation design

Workforce analytics

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Business or related field

Tools

ADP

Compensation planning tools

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading utilities company, seeks a Compensation Manager to join its team in East Brunswick, NJ. The role partners with HR leadership, division heads, and senior business stakeholders to lead compensation strategy, workforce analytics, and HR systems optimization. The ideal candidate will support data-driven decision-making during growth and investment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to develop and implement compensation strategy and governance.
• Lead workforce analytics, model compensation scenarios, and provide insights to inform decisions.
• Drive HR systems optimization related to compensation planning and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure compensation programs align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, workforce analytics, total rewards, or HR systems-enabled roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation design, governance, analytics, and workforce planning.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and executive communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (ADP preferred) and compensation planning tools.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay for this role is $130,000-$165,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Beacon Hill offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable regulations.

Equal Opportunity

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Disclosures

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